Seven Codes for COVID-19 Lab Tests

In an MLN Matters article (SE20011),[1] CMS listed three CPT and HCPCS codes for COVID-19 testing that trigger the use of the CS modifier, but there are now seven COVID-19 tests,[2] said Chris Anusbigian, a specialist senior manager with Deloitte & Touche in Detroit. “I’m not sure if CMS has updated its edits,” she said. Hospitals are holding their claims pending clarification. The newer codes are HCPCS codes U0003 and U0004 and CPT codes 86328 and 86769. Contact her at canusbigian@deloitte.com.

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