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Covid 19 HCPCS Codes - G2023 and G2024

COVID 19 HCPCS Code G2023 & G2024
COVID 19 HCPCS CODES:

G2023  Specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), any specimen source

G2024  Specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), from an individual in a skilled nursing facility or by a laboratory on behalf of a home health agency, any
The nominal specimen collection fee for COVID-19 testing for homebound and non-hospital inpatients
Generally will be $23.46
SNF or for individuals whose samples will be collected by a laboratory on behalf of an HHA - $25.46.

These fees are slightly higher than the typical specimen collection fees of $3 to $5, Because to reduce the exposure risk

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  1. DocsInkJune 4, 2020 at 12:08 AM

    Thanks for posting this helpful blog. This is very informative. Want to know about patient usage telehealth services? Check out our blog post on General Update - COVID 19 to learn everything about the services.

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