Apr 11, 2019
Coding Code Description CPT 0028U CYP2D6 (cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily D, polypeptide 6) (eg, drug metabolism) gene analysis, copy number variants, common variants with reflex to targeted sequence analysis (new code effective 1/1/18) 0029U Drug...
Mar 15, 2019
Code Description CPT 81201 APC (adenomatous polyposis coli) (eg, familial adenomatosis polyposis [FAP], attenuated FAP) gene analysis; full gene sequence 81202 APC (adenomatous polyposis coli) (eg, familial adenomatosis polyposis [FAP], attenuated FAP) gene analysis;...
Feb 15, 2019
Code Description CPT 81200 ASPA (aspartoacylase) (eg, Canavan disease) gene analysis, common variants (e.g., E285A, Y231X) 81223 CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) (eg, cystic fibrosis) gene analysis; full gene sequence 81255 HEXA...
Jan 17, 2019
Coding The use of circulating tumor DNA and/or circulating tumor cells is considered investigational for all indications (see Table 1 for examples of liquid biopsy tests). Code Description CPT 81479 Unlisted molecular pathology procedure 86152 Cell enumeration...
Dec 19, 2018
Code Description CPT 0078U Pain management (opioid-use disorder) genotyping panel, 16 common variants (ie, ABCB1, COMT, DAT1, DBH, DOR, DRD1, DRD2, DRD4, GABA, GAL, HTR2A, HTTLPR, MTHFR, MUOR, OPRK1, OPRM1), buccal swab or other germline tissue sample, algorithm...
Nov 27, 2018
CPT Code – Description 0301T Destruction/reduction of malignant breast tumor with externally applied focused microwave, including interstitial placement of disposable catheter with combined temperature monitoring probe and microwave focusing sensocatheter under...
Nov 1, 2018
Introduction There are generally two types of plastic surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive. Cosmetic surgery is performed to improve appearance, not to improve function or ability. The plan does not cover cosmetic surgery. Reconstructive surgery focuses on...