HCPCS Code U0005
Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, cdc or non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies, completed within 2 calendar days from date of specimen collection (list separately in addition to either hcpcs code u0003 or u0004) as described by cms-2020-01-r2
| Short Description | Infec agen detec ampli probe |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Coverage Code | C = Carrier judgment |
| Action Code | N = No maintenance for this code |
| Action Effective Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Code Added Date | January 01, 2021 |
| Pricing Indicator | 22 = Price established by carriers (e.g., gap - fills, carrier established panels) |
| Type of Service | 5 = Diagnostic laboratory |