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Published on Mon Dec 10, 2018

Question: I see that CPT® 2019 adds a new code for genetic testing for severe inherited conditions. Are there any instructions about how to distinguish this code from existing codes for severe inherited conditions? Mississippi Subscriber Answer: The code you refer to is 81443 (Genetic testing for severe inherited conditions (eg, cystic fibrosis, Ashkenazi Jewish-associated disorders [eg, Bloom syndrome, Canavan [...]
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