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June 2022

2022 COVID-19 HCPCS update: New code added

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added a new 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 decision are below.

Code Change Coverage comments Effective date
K1034 Added Not covered April 4, 2022

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*CPT codes, descriptions and two-digit numeric modifiers only are copyright 2021 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.