H0049 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS H0049 is officially defined as "Alcohol and/or drug screening." HCPCS H0049 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health), Nevada Medicaid, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS H0049 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.