K1034 — Provision of covid-19 test, nonprescription self-administered and self-collected use, fda approved, authorized or cleared, one test count
K1034 is a HCPCS Level II code for provision of covid-19 test, nonprescription self-administered and self-collected use, fda approved, authorized or cleared, one test count. It belongs to the Durable Medical Equipment (DME MAC Temporary) section. Whether Medicare pays it depends on the coverage rule below.
Medicare coverage: Carrier judgment
Coverage is decided by your Medicare contractor, not by national policy. Whether this is paid depends on the LCD for your jurisdiction and on what the documentation supports.
From the coverage field of the CMS Alpha-Numeric HCPCS File, release 2026Q3-Jul. This states Medicare’s position on the code, not on your particular claim.
The CMS record for K1034
- Long descriptor
- Provision of covid-19 test, nonprescription self-administered and self-collected use, fda approved, authorized or cleared, one test count
- Short descriptor
- Covid test self-admn/collect
- Added
- April 4, 2022
- BETOS
- Z2
- Pricing indicator
- 00 — Not priced by Part B
The official wording. This is what the code means.
CMS's 28-character form, which is what shows up on a remittance advice.
When CMS introduced the code.
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service — CMS's own analytic grouping.
Service not separately priced by Part B — not covered, bundled into another service, or used by Part A only.
Codes adjacent to K1034
HCPCS has no hierarchy — related items simply sit next to each other in the numbering. If K1034 is not quite right, the correct code is very often within a few positions of it.
- K1026Mechanical allergen particle barrier/inhalation filter, cream, nasal, topicalterminated
- K1027Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, without fixed mechanical hinge, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- K1028Power source and control electronics unit for oral device/appliance for neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the tongue muscle, controlled by phone applicationterminated
- K1029Oral device/appliance for neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the tongue muscle, used in conjunction with the power source and control electronics unit, controlled by phone application, 90-day supplyterminated
- K1030External recharging system for battery (internal) for use with implanted cardiac contractility modulation generator, replacement only
- K1031Non-pneumatic compression controller without calibrated gradient pressureterminated
- K1032Non-pneumatic sequential compression garment, full legterminated
- K1033Non-pneumatic sequential compression garment, half legterminated
- K1035Molecular diagnostic test reader, nonprescription self-administered and self-collected use, fda approved, authorized or cleared
- K1036Supplies and accessories (e.g., transducer) for low frequency ultrasonic diathermy treatment device, per month
- K1037Docking station for use with oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility
- L0112Cranial cervical orthosis, congenital torticollis type, with or without soft interface material, adjustable range of motion joint, custom fabricated
- L0113Cranial cervical orthosis, torticollis type, with or without joint, with or without soft interface material, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L0120Cervical, flexible, non-adjustable, prefabricated, off-the-shelf (foam collar)
- L0130Cervical, flexible, thermoplastic collar, molded to patient
- L0140Cervical, semi-rigid, adjustable (plastic collar)
Questions about K1034
What is HCPCS code K1034?
K1034 is a HCPCS Level II code for provision of covid-19 test, nonprescription self-administered and self-collected use, fda approved, authorized or cleared, one test count. It sits in the Durable Medical Equipment (DME MAC Temporary) section.
Does Medicare cover K1034?
The CMS HCPCS file marks K1034 as "Carrier judgment". Coverage is decided by your Medicare contractor, not by national policy. Whether this is paid depends on the LCD for your jurisdiction and on what the documentation supports.