Who is affected by this change?

This affects Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) in MO on Medicaid plans.

When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Apr 1, 2020.

Which billing codes are affected?

The following codes are affected: U0001, U0002.

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COVID-19: Laboratory

Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO·Provider Notice

Effective date

Apr 1, 2020

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

MO HealthNet has created two new HCPCS codes for COVID-19 testing: U0001 for CDC laboratory tests ($36.00) and U0002 for non-CDC laboratory tests ($51.00). Co-payments are waived for these codes, and the system will accept claims starting April 1, 2020 for services from February 4, 2020 forward.

Action Required

Action needed

By April 1, 2020: Billing team must add new HCPCS codes U0001 ($36.00) and U0002 ($51.00) to billing system for COVID-19 testing. Update system to waive co-payments for these codes. Ensure codes are available for backdated claims to February 4, 2020.

Affected Billing Codes

U0001

U0002

Related policy hubs

Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) policies MO policy changes Code U0001 Code U0002