### Question
How does the law define preventive services?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*, **preventive services** is defined as:

> the following:


(A) The screening and preventive services described in subsection (ww)(2) (other than the service described in subparagraph (M) of such subsection)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

