MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
COVID-19: Specimen Collection for Outpatient Services
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO·Provider Notice
Effective date
Mar 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) now covers new specimen collection code C9803 for COVID-19 testing in outpatient settings, effective March 1, 2020. The co-payment is waived for this service, and the policy applies to both fee-for-service Medicaid and Medicaid managed care plans.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must add HCPCS code C9803 to billing system for COVID-19 specimen collection in outpatient settings for Missouri Medicaid patients. Update system to waive co-payment for this code. Ensure code is only used for outpatient services, not inpatient.