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Don't Forget to Replace G0001 in 2005

Published on Wed Mar 23, 2005

Question: Which code replaced G0001?

Rhode Island Subscriber

Answer: HCPCS 2005 deleted G0001 (Routine venipuncture for collection of specimen[s]). You should use 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture) instead of G0001.

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