How do you code molecular pathology?
For microbial identification using molecular pathology techniques CPT codes 87149-87153, 87470-87801, and 87900-87904 apply. For in situ hybridization analyses, CPT codes 88271-88275 and 88365-88368 apply.) Code selection is typically based on the specific gene(s) that is being analyzed.
What CPT codes are considered genetic testing?
Providers should refer to the current CPT book for applicable CPT codes.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 81205 | Bckdhb gene |
| 81206 | Bcr/abl1 gene major bp |
| 81207 | Bcr/abl1 gene minor bp |
| 81208 | Bcr/abl1 gene other bp |
What does CPT code 81162 mean?
Code. Description. 81162. BRCA1 (BRCA1, DNA REPAIR ASSOCIATED), BRCA2 (BRCA2, DNA REPAIR ASSOCIATED) (EG, HEREDITARY BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER) GENE ANALYSIS; FULL SEQUENCE ANALYSIS AND FULL DUPLICATION/DELETION ANALYSIS (IE, DETECTION OF LARGE GENE REARRANGEMENTS)
What does CPT code 88304 mean?
CPT® Code 88304 in section: Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination.
When do you use the QW modifier?
Modifier QW is used to indicate that the diagnostic lab service is a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived test and that the provider holds at least a Certificate of Waiver. The provider must be a certificate holder in order to legally perform clinical laboratory testing.
What is CPT Procedure Code?
Category I: Procedures,services,devices,and drugs,including vaccines
What is Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code?
What are current procedural terminology codes? Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a medical code set that is used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services to entities such as physicians, health insurance companies and accreditation organizations.
What is Current Procedural Terminology?
Current procedural terminology (CPT) is a set of codes, descriptions, and guidelines intended to describe procedures and services performed by physicians and other health care providers. Each procedure or service is identified with a five-digit code.
What are CPT codes?
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