MM12557 - Addition of the QW Modifier to Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Code 86328
This new Article comprises Subregulatory Guidance for the addition of the QW modifier to HCPCS code 86328, emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) that the FDA can issue during Public Health Emergencies (PHEs), and the first EUA issued to detect COVID-19 antibodies for use in patient care. MLN Matters (MM) Articles are based on information contained within Change Requests (CRs). In this case, this article is based on content within CR12557 that is posted on the CMS website at https://www.cms.gov/files/document/r11156OTN.pdf.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 13, 2021
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