AMA CPT® Assistant - 2017 Issue 4 (April)
Pathology and Laboratory: GSPs, MAAAs (April 2017)
April 2017 page 3 Pathology and Laboratory: GSPs, MAAAs This article continues the discussion about changes made in the Pathology and Laboratory section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2017 code set. The previous article, which was published in the March 2017 issue of CPT® Assistant, discussed changes to the Presumptive Drug Class Screening (PDCS) subsection. In this installment, the changes to the Genomic Sequencing Procedures and Other Molecular Multianalyte Assays, and Multianalyte Assays with Algorithmic Analyses subsections will be discussed. Genomic Sequencing Procedures and Other Molecular Multianalyte Assays Genomic sequencing procedures (GSPs) are DNA or RNA sequence...
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Article Overview
This article explains a set of CPT 2017 pathology and laboratory changes centered on genomic sequencing procedures and multianalyte assays with algorithmic analyses. It is intended for coders, billers, and other professionals who need to understand what was updated in these molecular pathology subsections, how the revisions are organized, and what types of clinical scenarios the new and revised reporting options are meant to address. The discussion also places the updates in the context of prior CPT Assistant coverage of related molecular pathology changes.
Why This Topic Matters
These updates affect how molecular pathology and related laboratory services are organized within CPT and how reporting categories were revised for 2017. Understanding the scope of the changes helps readers identify whether the article is relevant to their coding workflow, specialty, or laboratory service line.
Article Sections
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April 2017 page 3
Introductory page heading and article context for the April 2017 installment.
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Genomic Sequencing Procedures and Other Molecular Multianalyte Assays
Overview of the updated CPT subsection covering genomic sequencing procedures and related molecular multianalyte assay content. The section discusses the general organization of the changes and how the subsection relates to broader molecular pathology coding structure.
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Clinical Example (81413) / Description of Procedure (81413)
A paired example and procedure narrative illustrating the clinical setting and laboratory workflow associated with one of the new genomic sequencing codes.
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Clinical Example (81414) / Description of Procedure (81414)
A paired example and procedure narrative illustrating the clinical setting and laboratory workflow associated with another genomic sequencing code.
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Clinical Example (81422) / Description of Procedure (81422)
A paired example and procedure narrative describing prenatal molecular testing and the associated laboratory process for the referenced code.
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Clinical Example (81439) / Description of Procedure (81439)
A paired example and procedure narrative describing an inherited cardiomyopathy testing scenario and the associated laboratory process for the referenced code.
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Multianalyte Assays with Algorithmic Analyses (MAAAs)
Overview of the updated MAAA subsection, including the introduction of a new reporting option and the replacement of an administrative code. The section frames the assay category and its role within the CPT pathology and laboratory update.
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Clinical Example (81539) / Description of Procedure (81539)
A paired example and procedure narrative showing the clinical context and laboratory workflow for the prostate-cancer-related assay discussed in the MAAA subsection.
What You Will Learn
- How the article organizes 2017 CPT pathology and laboratory updates
- Which molecular pathology subsections are discussed
- What types of clinical situations are used to illustrate the updated reporting categories
- How the article frames the relationship between genomic sequencing procedures and algorithmic multianalyte assays
- What kinds of lab workflow descriptions accompany the example codes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Pathology and laboratory billing staff
- Clinical laboratory professionals
- Revenue cycle and compliance staff
- Molecular pathology coding specialists
Codes Discussed
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