tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 1

CPT® 2013: MAAA Line-up: Get Familiar With 9 New Algorithm Codes

The following new CPT® 2013 codes represent individual MAAA tests: 81500 -- Oncology (ovarian), biochemical assays of two proteins (CA-125 and HE4), utilizing serum, with menopausal status, algorithm reported as a risk score 81503 -- Oncology (ovarian), biochemical assays of five proteins (CA-125, apoliproprotein A1, beta-2 microglobulin, transferrin, and pre-albumin), utilizing serum, algorithm reported as a risk score 81506 -- Endocrinology (type 2 diabetes), biochemical assays of seven analytes (glucose, HbA1c, insulin, hs-CRP, adoponectin, ferritin, interleukin 2-receptor alpha), utilizing serum or plasma, algorithm reporting a risk score 81508 -- Fetal congenital abnormalities, biochemical assays of two proteins (PAPP-A, hCG...

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