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Discover These New Oncology and Infectious Disease Testing PLA Codes

Published on Thu Aug 21, 2025

Prepare for 25 added and 2 deleted codes beginning Oct. 1, 2025. The AMA has announced updates to the CPT® Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) codes, with changes taking effect on Oct. 1, 2025. These changes reflect the rapid growth of proprietary laboratory diagnostics, particularly in the areas of oncology, infectious disease, and transplant monitoring. In this quarterly update, the code [...]
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