Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr diagnostic panel
Codes for Coronavirus Lab Tests
U0001 is a valid 2024 HCPCS code for Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr diagnostic panel or just “2019-ncov diagnostic p” for short, used in Diagnostic laboratory.
HCPCS Level II Code Codes for Coronavirus Lab Tests |
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HCPCS Code | U0001 |
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Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
HCPCS Modifier1 | |
HCPCS Pricing indicator |
22 - Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics - Price established by carriers (e.g., gap-fills, carrier established panels)
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Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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Coverage code | C - Carrier judgment |
BETOS2 code | T1H - Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule) |
HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
Type of service | 5 - Diagnostic laboratory |
Effective date | Effective Feb 04, 2020 |
Date added | Added Feb 04, 2020 |
HCPCS Coding Procedures |
In HCPCS Level II, modifiers are composed of two alpha or alphanumeric characters.
Example: E0260-NU - Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress
“NU” identifies the hospital bed as new equipment
1 Two-digit numeric codes are Level I code modifiers copyrighted© by the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”