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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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