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BT202038: IHCP COVID-19 Response: Additional HCPCS code updates announced
Act
immediately
Effective date
Mar 1, 2020
Identified
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) added two new COVID-19 specimen collection HCPCS codes G2023 and G2024, both covered with no prior authorization required and reimbursed at 90% of billed charges. The modifier CS description was also revised for COVID-19 testing cost-sharing.
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What to do
immediately · 5 steps
01Billing team must add new HCPCS codes G2023 and G2024 to billing system for COVID-19 specimen collection services.
02Configure codes as covered with no prior authorization and no NDC requirements.
03Set reimbursement to 90% of billed charges for both professional and institutional claims.
04Update modifier CS description in system for COVID-19 testing cost-sharing.
05Both codes are exempt from copayments.
Codes mentioned
G2023G2024
Original notice
BT202038: IHCP COVID-19 Response: Additional HCPCS code updates announced
in.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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