October 2021
2021 COVID‑19 HCPCS update: New code added
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added a new COVID‑19 code as part of its quarterly Health Care Procedure Coding System update. The code, effective date and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s coverage decision are below.
Injection
Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
Q0244 |
Added |
Covered |
June 3, 2021 |
None of the information included above 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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