HCPCS G0481 Code. Drug test def 8-14 classes

HCPCS Code: G0481
Long Description: Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms (any type, single or tandem and excluding immunoassays (e.g., ia, eia, elisa, emit, fpia) and enzymatic methods (e.g., alcohol dehydrogenase)), (2) stable isotope or other universally recognized internal standards in all samples (e.g., to control for matrix effects, interferences and variations in signal strength), and (3) method or drug-specific calibration and matrix-matched quality control material (e.g., to control for instrument variations and mass spectral drift); qualitative or quantitative, all sources, includes specimen validity testing, per day; 8-14 drug class(es), including metabolite(s) if performed
Short Description: Drug test def 8-14 classes

Original information is taken from G0481 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

Lab Certification Code: 340

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
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code