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Code deleted, see 80305.

Official Description

Drug test(s), presumptive, any number of drug classes; any number of devices or procedures, (e.g., immunoassay) capable of being read by direct optical observation only (e.g., dipsticks, cups, cards, cartridges), includes sample validation when performed, per date of service
Short Descr Drug test presump optical
Coverage Carrier Priced
Pricing Indicator(s) 21 – Clinical Lab Fee Schedule - Price subject to national limitation amount
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Cross-Reference(s) 80305
BETOS T1H – Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule)
TOS Code(s) 5 – Diagnostic laboratory
Added Date 1/1/2016
Termination Date 12/31/2016
Status Code Not Valid for Medicare Purposes
Global Days XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply
PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) 9 - Not Applicable
Multiple Procedures (51) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Bilateral Surgery (50) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Physician Supervisions 09 - Concept does not apply.
Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Co-Surgeons (62) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Team Surgery (66) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Diagnostic Imaging Family 99 - Concept Does Not Apply
APC Status Indicator Conditionally packaged laboratory tests
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic No
QW Clia waived test
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2017-01-01 Deleted Code deleted, see 80305.
2016-01-01 Added Added
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