CR12996 – New Waived Tests

Effective Date: April 1, 2023

Related CR Transmittal Number: R11717CP

There are 7 newly added waived complexity tests. These new tests must have the modifier QW to be recognized as a waived test. The HCPCS code, effective date, and description for these latest tests are:

• 82010QW, 82962, May 27, 2022, AmVentureX Inc. BioCoach Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring System

• 80305QW, June 07, 2022, Micro Distributing STATDIP One Step Drug Test;

• 80305QW, June 07, 2022, Micro Distributing STATCup II One Step Drug Test Cup

• 87880QW, June 09, 2022, Clarity Diagnostics LLC Clarity Strep A Rapid Test Strip

• 87880QW, June 09, 2022, Independent Medical Co-op Inc. IMCO Strep A Rapid Test Strip

• 80305QW, August 31, 2022, Instant Technologies Inc. iSCREEN Urine Test Dx Drug Screen Square Cup

• 80305QW, August 31, 2022, Verséa Holdings Inc. Verséa THC One Step Marijuana Test Strip

• 86386QW, September 06, 2022, Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough Inc. NMP22 BladderChek Test (Prescription Home Use) and (Professional Use)

 

HCPCS codes 81002, 81025, 82270, 82272, 82962, 83026, 84830, 85013, and 85651) don’t require a QW modifier to be recognized as a waived test.

Source: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mm12996-new-waived-tests.pdf