M1229 Patient, who has a reactive hcv antibody test, and has a follow up hcv viral test that detected hcv viremia, is referred within 1 month of the reactive hcv antibody test to a clinician who treats hcv infection
Billable / valid for submission HCPCS Release 2026Q3
Short description: Pt w/ +hcv +vir ref win 1 mo
Version history
| Release | Valid from | Valid to | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | 2026-07-01 | current | Patient, who has a reactive hcv antibody test, and has a follow up hcv viral test that detected hcv viremia, is referred within 1 month of the reactive hcv antibody test to a clinician who treats hcv infection | yes |
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