The Health Care Authority (HCA) has made the following updates to its COVID-19 monoclonal antibody policy concerning HCPCS code Q0222:
- Do not bill using HCPCS code Q0222 if the product was received free of charge through the United States Government (USG)-purchased inventory.
- Bill HCA for commercially purchased products only.
See Apple Health Monoclonal Antibody Treatment COVID-19 clinical policy, under COVID-19, Policies, and billing guidance for more information regarding the policy and procedure codes involved.
HCA revised the COVID-19 Fee Schedule. See HCA’s Provider billing guides and fee schedules, under COVID-19.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.