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Cmscript 1 Of 2026 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pcos

Council for Medical SchemesRef: https://www.medicalschemes.co.za/cmscript-1-of-2026-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/

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Collected on 4 August 2026

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This document is a CMScript (edition 1 of 2026) published by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It explains common signs and symptoms, risk factors, how PCOS is diagnosed (no single test; assessment of symptoms, history, examination, blood tests, and ultrasound), and that PCOS can be managed but has no cure. It also states that PCOS is a Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) condition and that medical schemes must cover diagnosis, treatment and care when members use a Designated Service Provider, including medical and surgical treatments such as hormone therapy, and advises providers to submit correct ICD-10 and tariff codes.

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PMB-level coverage for PCOS diagnosis, treatment and care when using a Designated Service Provider

If you have PCOS, the CMScript says your medical scheme is required to cover PCOS at the Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) level of care, including diagnosis, treatment and care when you use a Designated Service Provider.

Who it is for: medical scheme members who need PCOS diagnosis, treatment and care at PMB level
How to act on it: Use a Designated Service Provider for PCOS diagnosis, treatment and care so that your medical scheme covers it at the PMB level.

The document's recorded date is 7 April 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Document title: CMScript 1 of 2026: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Publisher: Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)
Date shown: 7 April 2026
PCOS diagnosis: no single test; symptoms/history/exam, blood tests for hormone levels, and ultrasound
PCOS management: lifestyle changes and possible medication; no cure
PMB coverage: PCOS is a Prescribed Minimum Benefit condition
PMB requirement: cover costs of diagnosis, treatment and care when using a Designated Service Provider (DSP)
Includes: medical and surgical treatments such as hormone therapy (including for hirsutism)
Provider action: submit correct ICD-10 codes and tariff codes and necessary clinical information
Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)
Makoma Maponya