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CMAP COVID-19 Response – Laboratory Testing Coverage pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 18, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (CMAP) established mandatory billing codes and reimbursement rates for COVID-19 diagnostic testing. Labs must use specific HCPCS codes U0001 ($35.91) for CDC tests and U0002 ($51.31) for non-CDC tests when billing for COVID-19 diagnostics.
Action Required
Immediately: Laboratory billing teams must update billing systems to use HCPCS code U0001 for CDC COVID-19 tests (reimburse at $35.91) and U0002 for non-CDC COVID-19 tests (reimburse at $51.31). Update fee schedules and train staff on proper code selection. Follow CDC ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for diagnosis coding. Failure to use correct codes may result in claim denials.