MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
2024.54 - Provider Bulletin - COVID-19 Lab Medical Clinic Fee Schedule & October 2024 Update – Medical Clinic Fee Schedule
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Reimbursement
Effective date
Oct 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid reduced reimbursement for COVID-19 laboratory testing codes from 100% to 80% of Medicare rates, with new rates of $41.05 for codes 87635 and U0002, and $28.73 for code U0001. The policy also incorporates October 2024 HCPCS coding updates to maintain HIPAA compliance.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update fee schedules in billing system for COVID-19 testing codes 87635, U0001, and U0002 with new Connecticut Medicaid rates ($41.05, $28.73, and $41.05 respectively). Download updated fee schedules from www.ctdssmap.com under Provider Fee Schedule Download section. Verify all October 2024 HCPCS coding changes are incorporated for HUSKY Health programs A, B, C, and D.