Drug test(s), presumptive, any number of drug classes; any number of devices or procedures, (e.g., immunoassay) read by instrument-assisted direct optical observation (e.g., dipsticks, cups, cards, cartridges), includes sample validation when performed, per date of service

G0478
HCPCS Code

2023 HCPCS
Billable/Valid Code

G0478 is a valid 2023 HCPCS Code that could be used to indicate Drug test(s), presumptive, any number of drug classes; any number of devices or procedures, (e.g., immunoassay) read by instrument-assisted direct optical observation (e.g., dipsticks, cups, cards, cartridges), includes sample validation when performed, per date of service for reimbursement purposes.

G0478 belongs to Diagnostic Laboratory Type of Service and has been in effect since Jan 01, 2017.

Short description for G0478 HCPCS code:

Drug test presump opt inst

HCPCS G0478

G0478 code information

HCPCS code:	G0478
Description:	DRUG TEST(S), PRESUMPTIVE, ANY NUMBER OF DRUG CLASSES; ANY NUMBER OF DEVICES OR PROCEDURES, (E.G., IMMUNOASSAY) READ BY INSTRUMENT-ASSISTED DIRECT OPTICAL OBSERVATION (E.G., DIPSTICKS, CUPS, CARDS, CARTRIDGES), INCLUDES SAMPLE VALIDATION WHEN PERFORMED, PER DATE OF SERVICE
Effective Date:	Jan 01, 2017
Added Date:	Jan 01, 2016
Termination Date:	HCPCS G0478 was terminated on Dec 31, 2016
Pricing indicator:	`21` - PRICE SUBJECT TO NATIONAL LIMITATION AMOUNT
Multi Pricing indicator:	`A` - NOT APPLICABLE AS HCPCS PRICED UNDER ONE METHODOLOGY
Coverage code:	`C` - CARRIER JUDGMENT
BETOS code:	`T1H` - LAB TEST - OTHER (NON MFS)
Action code:	`N` - NO MAINTENANCE FOR THIS CODE
Type of Service:	`5` - DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
Anesthesia BUQ:	0