AMA CPT® Assistant - 2018 Issue 4 (April)

Pathology and Laboratory: Multianalyte Assays with Algorithmic Analyses (Q&A) (April 2018)

April 2018 page 11b Pathology and Laboratory: Multianalyte Assays with Algorithmic Analyses Question: Would CPT code 81420, 81507, or 81599be the correct code for reporting a prenatal screen test for fetal aneuploidy that utilizes GSP and an algorithm, but is not listed under any of the MAAA categories? Answer: The introductory language for multianalyte assays with algorithmic analyses (MAAAs) in Appendix O states that when an analysis performed may potentially fall within a specific descriptor and the proprietary name is not included in the list provided, the MAAA unlisted code (81599) should be used. Currently, only code 81507, Fetal...

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