HCPCS Level II · Coronavirus diagnostic panel and lab services
U00042019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r
Terminated 05/11/2023
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About U0004
U0004 is an HCPCS Level II code in the U series (coronavirus diagnostic panel and lab services), describing 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r.
It was added to HCPCS effective 04/14/2020, and its current record took effect 05/12/2023.
It was terminated on 05/11/2023 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Cov-19 test non-cdc hgh thru
- Date added
- 04/14/2020
- Action effective
- 05/12/2023
- Termination date
- 05/11/2023
- BETOS
- T1H
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Common questions about U0004
Is HCPCS U0004 still valid?
- No. U0004 was terminated on 05/11/2023.
Does Medicare cover U0004?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.