MLN Matters Article (New) MM12269: Addition of the QW Modifier to Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Code 87636
This new Article comprises Subregulatory Guidance for the addition of the QW modifier to HCPCS code 87636 [Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) and influenza virus types A and B, multiplex amplified probe technique]. CMS included HCPCS code 87636 in Transmittal R10575CP (CR 12080) with an effective date of October 6, 2020. MLN Matters (MM) Articles are based on information contained within Change Requests (CRs). In this case, this article is based on content within CR12269 that is posted on the CMS website at https://www.cms.gov/files/document/r10732otn.pdf.
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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: April 26, 2021
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