HCPCS update: New codes added

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added several new codes as part of its quarterly HCPCS updates. The codes, effective dates and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s coverage decisions are below.

Pathology and Laboratory/Professional Services

Code	Change	Coverage comments	Effective date
0006U	Added	Not covered	Aug. 1, 2017
0007U	Added	Covered	Aug. 1, 2017
0008U	Added	Not covered	Aug. 1, 2017
0009U	Added	Not covered	Aug. 1, 2017
0010U	Added	Not covered	Aug. 1, 2017
0011U	Added	Not covered	Aug. 1, 2017
0012U	Added	Not covered	Aug. 1, 2017
0013U	Added	Not covered	Aug. 1, 2017
0014U	Added	Not covered	Aug. 1, 2017
0015U	Added	Not covered	Aug. 1, 2017
0016U	Added	Not covered	Aug. 1, 2017
0017U	Added	Not covered	Aug. 1, 2017

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