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BT202381: IHCP changes end date for COVID-19 testing codes
Act
immediately
Effective date
May 12, 2023
Identified
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) has extended coverage for COVID-19 testing codes through May 11, 2023, but claims with dates of service on or after May 12, 2023, will be denied. Previously denied claims between April 1-May 11, 2023, will be automatically reprocessed starting August 20, 2023.
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What to do
immediately · 2 steps
01Billing team must stop submitting claims for COVID-19 testing codes U0003, U0004, U0005, G2023, and G2024 for any dates of service on or after May 12, 2023, as these will be automatically denied.
02Monitor Remittance Advices starting August 20, 2023, for reprocessed claims with ICNs beginning with 52 or 80 for previously denied claims from April 1-May 11, 2023.
Codes mentioned
U0003U0004U0005G2023G2024
Original notice
BT202381: IHCP changes end date for COVID-19 testing codes
in.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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