HCPCS code U0001 — 2019-ncov diagnostic p.
Status: Active.
Effective Feb 4, 2020.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
U0001
Active2019-ncov diagnostic p
Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr diagnostic panel
Category:
Coronavirus
Section:
U-codes: Coronavirus Diagnostic Testing
Effective:
Feb 4, 2020
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
A
— Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of U0001 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.
| Service Type | Max Units / Day |
|---|---|
| Outpatient Hospital | 2 |
| Practitioner Services | 2 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits
NCCI Edits
The following codes cannot be billed together with U0001 without appropriate documentation.
| Column 2 Code | Modifier |
|---|---|
| U0002 | Modifier cannot bypass edit |
Source: CMS National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)
Change History
Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.
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New Code 2020-Q12019-ncov diagnostic p