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New Specimen Collection Codes for COVID-19 Testing

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS·Provider News
Effective date
May 11, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

BCBSKS now accepts new HCPCS codes for COVID-19 specimen collection: G2023 and G2024 effective March 1, 2020, and C9803 effective May 11, 2020. All codes reimburse at the same rate as CPT 99000.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team must update system to include new HCPCS codes G2023, G2024, and C9803 for COVID-19 specimen collection. Configure reimbursement rates to match CPT 99000. Update encounter forms to include these new codes for appropriate COVID-19 testing scenarios.

Affected Billing Codes

G2023
G2024
C9803
99000

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