2025 HCPCS Code G0478

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

Notice	HCPCS G0478 terminated on December 31, 2016.
Short Description	Drug test presump opt inst
HCPCS Coverage Code	C - Carrier judgment
HCPCS Action Code	N - No maintenance for this code
HCPCS Action Effective Date	January 01, 2017
HCPCS Code Added Date	January 01, 2016
HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code	21 - Price subject to national limitation amount
HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code	A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
HCPCS Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number
HCPCS Type Of Service Code	5 - Diagnostic laboratory
HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity	0