BCBS Medical Review – Policy Updates

Recent Policy Updates – Posted 7/17/2019

• Assays of Genetic Expression in Tumor Tissue as a Technique to Determine Prognosis in Patients with Breast Cancer

In Coding section:  Added CPT code: 0045U. Deleted termed CPT code: 0008M. (Effective January 1, 2018.)

• Identification of Microorganisms Using Nucleic Acid Testing

In the Coding section: Removed CPT codes: 87470, 87515. Added CPT Code: 87634. Added PLA Codes: 0096U, 0097U, 0098U, 0099U, 0100U.

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