U0005Coronavirus Diagnostic Panel

Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute

Short description: Infec agen detec ampli probe

Effective date
May 12, 2023
Termination date
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Related codes (U-series)

U00012019-ncov diagnostic pU0002Covid-19 lab test non-cdcU0003Cov-19 amp prb hgh thruputU0004Cov-19 test non-cdc hgh thru

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code U0005?

U0005 is a HCPCS Level II code for Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute.

What category is HCPCS code U0005 in?

U0005 falls under the Coronavirus Diagnostic Panel category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code U0005 become effective?

U0005 has been effective since May 12, 2023, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.

HCPCS Level II data from CMS (public domain). HCPCS Level I (CPT) codes are not included — CPT is copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.