2025 HCPCS Code G0478

Drug test(s), presumptive, any number of drug classes; any number of devices or procedures, (e.g., immunoassay) read by instrument-assisted direct optical observation (e.g., dipsticks, cups, cards, cartridges), includes sample validation when performed, per date of service

TAGS: optical devices number direct validation observation sample service

Notice	HCPCS G0478 terminated on December 31, 2016.
Short Description	Drug test presump opt inst
HCPCS Action Code	N - No maintenance for this code
HCPCS Coverage Code	C - Carrier judgment
HCPCS Code Added Date	January 01, 2016
HCPCS Action Effective Date	January 01, 2017
HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code	21 - Price subject to national limitation amount
HCPCS Type Of Service Code	5 - Diagnostic laboratory
HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code	A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity	0
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