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HCPCS Level II · Coronavirus diagnostic panel and lab services

U0001Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr diagnostic panel

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About U0001

U0001 is an HCPCS Level II code in the U series (coronavirus diagnostic panel and lab services), describing cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr diagnostic panel.

It was added to HCPCS effective 02/04/2020.

Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.

Details

Short description
2019-ncov diagnostic p
Date added
02/04/2020
Action effective
02/04/2020
BETOS
T1H

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Common questions about U0001

Is HCPCS U0001 still valid?

Yes. U0001 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.

Does Medicare cover U0001?

Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.