HCPCS G0478 Code. Drug test presump opt inst

HCPCS Code: G0478
Long Description: 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
Short Description: Drug test presump opt inst

Original information is taken from G0478 page

Pricing Indicator Code 1: 21 – Price subject to national limitation amount. Clinical Lab Fee Schedule
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology

Cross Reference Code 1: 80306 ;

Coverage: C – Carrier judgment

Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): T1H – Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule)
Type Of Service 1: 5 – Diagnostic laboratory

Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20160101
Code Effective Date: 20170101
Termination Date: 20161231
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code