July 2020
COVID-19 HCPCS and CPT codes added
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added a new COVID-19 code as part of its quarterly Health Care Procedure Coding System updates. The code, effective date and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s coverage decisions are below.
HCPCS code: Pathology and Laboratory
Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
C9803 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
March 1, 2020 |
There is also a new COVID-19-related CPT code as follows:
CPT code: Pathology and Laboratory
Proprietary Laboratory Analysis Code
Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
0202U |
Added |
Covered |
May 20, 2020 |
None of the information included in this article is intended to be legal advice and, as such, it remains the provider’s responsibility to ensure that all coding and documentation are done in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
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