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HCPCS Code for 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc U0002

HCPCS code U0002 for 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc as maintained by CMS falls under Coronavirus Diagnostic Panel .

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2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc

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Rapid COVID Testing
Wondering if anyone has opinions on the code for a rapid COVID test. The practice I work for is CLIA certified for the testing. We have been using code 87635 and has been getting denied. I spoke wit... [ Read More ]
Covid vaccine reimbursement for administration - POS
Do either of you know about the covid screenings? We have an urgent care billing for the Rapid test and then sending the swab to our lab to run the PCR and the insurances are denying stating only one... [ Read More ]
Covid test
I hope this helps [QUOTE] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.encoderprofp.com/epro4payers/hcpcsHandler.do?_k=102*U0002&_a=view']U0002[/URL] 2019-nCoV Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2/2019-nCoV (COVID-19), any tech... [ Read More ]
COVID 19 tests (U0001-U0002)
Hello, Does anybody have thoughts on whether the new COVID 19 testing codes (U0001-U0005) should be billed only on a CMS 1500 (as other professional fees) or may they also be billed on a UB04. I did... [ Read More ]
Billing Covid Testing
Im with an inpatient BH facility billing new admits for COVID as a precautionary prescreen. We are obviously not a lab but performing rapid swab tests. Do I bill using U0002? What would I use in place... [ Read More ]
Covid Testing Codes
I'm seeing claims coming in where providers are billing different U codes (U0002 and U0003) on the same date of service. I'm also seeing where they're billing a U code with 87635 for the same date of ... [ Read More ]
COVID 19 billing question
I don't think there is a specific code for a follow-up exam related to the corona virus. The standard code to use for an encounter for follow-up exam after treatment for conditions other than malignan... [ Read More ]
Covid testing sofia 2 sars antigen
[QUOTE="karamac, post: 474368, member: 299831"] This is a great question!! Per Medicare Guidance: Question: What code should we use to bill Medicare if new types of COVID-19 tests are created in th... [ Read More ]
HOW DO YOU BILL FOR ADMINISTERING COVID TESTING SWABS IN A PRIVATE PRACTICE?
[QUOTE="karamac, post: 474374, member: 299831"] Can you provide the website? You are not the first person who has mentioned this. Unfortunately, there is quite a bit of confusion around testing and ... [ Read More ]
COVID19 SPECIMEN COLLECTION
[QUOTE="Onelm, post: 474401, member: 25419"] Ok so U0002 cannot be used either, just the E&M code only? the 99000 its not getting paid by anyone. There should be a code for this since we are at risk t... [ Read More ]
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