Maximizing efficient, high quality COVID-19 screenings

Identifying the most appropriate COVID-19 testing codes, testing sites and type of test to use can be confusing. The guidance below can make it easier for you to refer your patients to high-quality, lower-cost COVID-19 testing sites, find Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem)-contracted laboratories and identify the proper CPT^® codes to use. Contact your Anthem representative for additional information or visit anthem.com/medicareprovider.

 

Refer patients to anthem.com/coronavirus to find convenient testing locations

If an Anthem member requests a COVID-19 test, you may refer them to Anthem to find a testing location near them. Our test-site finder gives members important information about each site, including days and hours of operation, and if they offer:

• Appointment or walk-in
• Drive through service
• Rapid test results
• Antibody testing
• Testing for children

 

Consider Antigen testing as an option when rapid results are needed

Antigen tests can be a quicker way to detect COVID-19 than nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), (for example, PCR). Antigen tests offer a reasonable and lower cost alternative when screening asymptomatic or low-risk patients and may be most useful for individuals within the first five to seven days of symptoms when virus replication is at its highest.

 

Send swab tests to Anthem-contracted laboratories

When providing COVID-19 molecular testing services to our members, consider utilizing the following additional in-network, high-quality labs to assist in helping to ensure that our members are receiving high-value healthcare.

In-network lab	Telephone	Website
Eurofins NTD	888-683-5227	ntd-eurofins.com
Eurofins Viracor	800-305-5198	viracor-eurofins.com/test-menu/8300-coronavirus-covid-19-sars-cov-2-rt-pcr
Eurofins Boston Heart	877-425-1252	bostonheartdiagnostics.com
Fulgent Therapeutics	626-350-0537	fulgentgenetics.com/covid19
Invitae Corporation	650-466-7242	invitae.com/en/partners
Gravity Diagnostics	855-841-7111	gravitydiagnostics.com/covid-19-coronavirus-testing-partners
Mako Medical Laboratories	919-351-6256	makomedical.com

 

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