ICD-10-CM coding guidance
The CDC originally announced diagnosis guidance for ICD-10-CM coding for encounters related to the coronavirus, effective Feb. 20, 2020.
CDC: COVID-19 testing
The CDC has published frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 testing at laboratories.
CMS: New HCPCS billing codes for coronavirus tests
The CMS has released new billing codes for lab tests pertaining to the coronavirus. This will enable clinical labs and providers to receive reimbursement and increase testing and tracking of new cases.
AMA: New CPT code
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced a new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for reporting tests for COVID-19, effective immediately. The code and descriptor are:
CMS: Medicaid and Medicare coverage
The CMS released four tools to “permit states to access emergency administrative relief, make temporary modifications to Medicaid eligibility and benefit requirements, relax rules to ensure that individuals with disabilities and the elderly can be effectively served in their homes, and modify payment rules to support health care providers impacted by the outbreak.”.
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