H0048 – Alcohol and/or other drug testing: collection and handling only, specimens other than blood
HCPCS Level II code · H codes: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Services
HCPCS codeH0048
- Long description
- Alcohol and/or other drug testing: collection and handling only, specimens other than blood
- Short description
- Spec coll non-blood:a/d test
- Pricing indicator
00Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)- Medicare coverage
INot payable by Medicare- BETOS category
Z2Undefined codes- Added
- January 1, 2003
- Last change
- January 1, 2003 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code H0048?
H0048 is a HCPCS Level II code for alcohol and/or other drug testing: collection and handling only, specimens other than blood.
Does Medicare cover H0048?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code I: Not payable by Medicare. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
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