MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
COVID-19: COVID Testing and Specimen Collection Codes - Revised
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
MO HealthNet updated COVID-19 testing and specimen collection billing codes with rate changes effective January 1, 2021, and added pharmacists as eligible providers. High throughput testing codes U0003 and U0004 had rates reduced from $100 to $75, and new rapid turnaround code U0005 was added at $25 for results within 2 calendar days.
Action Required
Immediately: Update billing system with new COVID-19 testing rates - reduce U0003 and U0004 from $100 to $75, add new code U0005 at $25 for rapid results within 2 days. Add pharmacists and pharmacies as eligible providers for COVID-19 testing codes effective January 1, 2021. Ensure separate claims are submitted for COVID-19 tests when performed with other lab services on same date.