PLA Codes Update (June 2020)

June 2020 pages 11-12 PLA Codes Update The Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) subsection within the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set is a dynamic section in terms of the development of new codes. The quarterly publication of new PLA codes continues to grow, which includes multianalyte assays with algorithmic analyses, genomic sequencing procedures, molecular pathology procedures, various immunoassays, and other types of laboratory testing. More information, including the most recent listing of approved PLA codes, is available at the AMA’s dedicated website at https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/cpt-pla-codes. Although 75 new PLA codes were established for the 2020 code set...

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Article Overview

This article reviews June 2020 updates to the Proprietary Laboratory Analyses subsection of CPT, focusing on newly added, revised, and deleted laboratory analysis entries effective April 1, 2020. It also summarizes the broader context of the PLA code set, the types of laboratory services it covers, and the organizations or product families associated with the updated entries. The article is relevant to laboratory, pathology, oncology, gastroenterology, genetics, and molecular diagnostics professionals who track quarterly CPT changes.

Why This Topic Matters

PLA updates can affect how proprietary laboratory tests are tracked and reported in CPT-based workflows. Understanding which entries changed and the general scope of the PLA subsection helps coding, billing, and compliance teams stay current with evolving molecular and laboratory test reporting.

Article Sections

  1. June 2020 pages 11-12

    Introduces the June 2020 PLA update and places it within the broader CPT Assistant issue context.

  2. PLA Codes Update

    Summarizes the scope of the update to the PLA subsection, including the types of laboratory analyses covered, effective timing, and general background on PLA guidance.

  3. Proprietary Laboratory Analyses

    Lists the PLA entries discussed in the update and presents the associated tests and product families at a high level.

What You Will Learn

  • What the June 2020 PLA update covers
  • Which categories of laboratory tests are represented in the update
  • How the article frames the role of the PLA subsection within CPT
  • Which organizations and branded test families are associated with the updated entries
  • What general administrative changes to the PLA section are noted

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Pathology and laboratory billing staff
  • Oncology coding professionals
  • Molecular diagnostics teams
  • Compliance and reimbursement staff
  • Revenue cycle specialists

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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