HCPCS Code G0431

Drug screen, qualitative; multiple drug classes by high complexity test method (e.g., immunoassay, enzyme assay), per patient encounter
Code effective Jan 01, 2016

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G0431 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Drug screen, qualitative; multiple drug classes by high complexity test method (e.g., immunoassay, enzyme assay), per patient encounter or (Drug screen multiple class) for short. HCPCS G0431 has been effective since 01/01/2016 and applies to Diagnostic laboratory.

HCPCS Code Details - G0431

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0431
Description

Long description:
Drug screen, qualitative; multiple drug classes by high complexity test method (e.g., immunoassay, enzyme assay), per patient encounter

Short description:
Drug screen multiple class

HCPCS Pricing indicator 13 - Clinical Lab Fee Schedule - Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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 Jan 01, 2016
Date added Added Jan 01, 2010
Termination date Dec 31, 2015

See also

  • HCPCS G0429 · Dermal filler injection(s) for the treatment of facial lipodystrophy syndrome (lds) (e.g., as a result of highly active antiretroviral therapy)

  • HCPCS G0432 · Infectious agent antibody detection by enzyme immunoassay (eia) technique, hiv-1 and/or hiv-2, screening

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