HCPCS Code C9803

Hospital outpatient clinic visit specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), any specimen source
Code effective Jan 01, 2024

HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System

C9803 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Hospital outpatient clinic visit specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), any specimen source or (Hopd covid-19 spec collect) for short. HCPCS C9803 has been effective since 01/01/2024 and applies to Other medical items or services.

HCPCS Code Details - C9803

HCPCS Level II Code
Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
HCPCS Code C9803
Description

Long description:
Hospital outpatient clinic visit specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), any specimen source

Short description:
Hopd covid-19 spec collect

HCPCS Pricing indicator 53 - Statute
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute number 1833(t)
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code T1G - Lab tests - other (Medicare fee schedule)
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 9 - Other medical items or services
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2024
Date added Added Mar 01, 2020
Termination date Dec 31, 2023

See also

  • HCPCS C9800 · Dermal injection procedure(s) for facial lipodystrophy syndrome (lds) and provision of radiesse or sculptra dermal filler, including all items and supplies

  • HCPCS G0463 · Hospital outpatient clinic visit for assessment and management of a patient

  • HCPCS C9804 · Elastomeric infusion pump (e.g., on-q* pump with bolus), including catheter and all disposable system components, non-opioid medical device (must be a qualifying medicare non-opioid medical device for post-surgical pain relief in accordance with section 4135 of the caa, 2023)

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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