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83890-83914: AMA Takes Steps to Delete Codes for 2013

Published on Mon Jun 04, 2012

Genetic test modifiers and array codes may go, too.Despite 101 new CPT® 2012 codes, all's quiet on the molecular diagnostics front, and you're still happily reporting "stacking" codes (83890-83914, Molecular diagnostics...) just like you've always done.But that really is all about to change. The results of the most recent CPT® Editorial Panel meeting includes the following action for CPT® 2013: "Accepted establishment of a new Category I unlisted molecular pathology procedure code (814XX9) and deletion of the molecular pathology stacking codes 83890-83914 and the related guidelines for these codes."Background: "Because CMS failed to price the 101 new CPT® codes (81200-81048, ... molecular pathology procedures...) this year, Medicare and most other payers still use the stacking codes 83890-83914 for molecular pathology payment in 2012," says Peggy Slagle, CPC, billing compliance coordinator at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Keep in mind: Even though the proposed CPT® Editorial Panel changes [...]
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