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BT2020119: Additional HCPCS 2020 code updates announced
Act
immediately
Effective date
Oct 6, 2020
Identified
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) added new COVID-19 testing codes effective October 6, 2020, with three new covered testing codes (87636, 87637, 87811) that are copay-exempt and allowed for podiatrists, plus two non-covered codes. One old code (87450) was discontinued with alternate codes recommended.
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What to do
immediately · 4 steps
01Update billing system to use new COVID-19 testing codes 87636, 87637, and 87811 for dates of service on/after October 6, 2020.
02Replace discontinued code 87450 with appropriate alternatives (87301-87451 or 87802-87899).
03Note that codes 86413, 99072, 0240U, and 0241U are non-covered by IHCP.
04Resubmit any previously denied claims that may have been affected by these code updates.
Codes mentioned
864138763687637878119907287450
Original notice
BT2020119: Additional HCPCS 2020 code updates announced
in.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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