Coding Requirements for Specimen Collection

60.1.4 - Coding Requirements for Specimen Collection (Rev. 3056, Issued: 08-29-14, Effective: 04-01-14, Implementation: 12-01-14) The following HCPCS codes and terminology must be used: • 36415 - Collection of venous blood by venipuncture. • G0471 - Collection of venous blood by venipuncture or urine sample by catheterization from an individual in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or by a laboratory on behalf of a home health agency (HHA) • P96l5 - Catheterization for collection of specimen(s). The allowed amount for specimen collection in each of the above circumstances is included in the laboratory fee schedule distributed annually by CMS.