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COVID-19 Laboratory Testing Reimbursable as a Self-Referred Service
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pathology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Transmittal
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid now reimburses COVID-19 laboratory testing as a self-referred service, meaning patients can access testing without a provider referral. This allows direct billing for COVID-19 lab tests when patients self-refer for testing services.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify ability to bill Maryland Medicaid directly for COVID-19 laboratory testing when patients self-refer without provider orders. Update billing workflows to accept self-referred COVID-19 lab testing claims. Review the full provider transmittal document for specific billing requirements and any applicable procedure codes.