This article is for providers who bill for COVID-19 testing
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Asymptomatic and without known COVID-19 contact |
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Symptomatic or has been exposed to COVID-19 |
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Example: The patient presents to the clinic for pre-surgical COVID-19 testing, has no symptoms, and no known contact. In this situation, use code Z11.59.
Call Network Management and Credentialing Services at 1-800-316-BLUE (2583).
COVID-19 temporary payment policy
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