Provider Reference Module – Genetic Testing
November 14, 2018- Removed all code table references because the corresponding code document, Genetic Testing Codes, was removed from the website
- Added genetic testing definition and information about the genetic counselor provider specialty in the Introduction section
- Updated the Chromosomal Microarray Analysis section, including adding coverage criteria and definitions, and removing billing guidelines
- Updated the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER-2/neu) Gene Detection Test and HER2 Protein Overexpression Test section
- Updated the BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genetic Testing for Breast, Ovarian, and Related Cancers section, including adding coverage criteria
- Updated the Gene Expression Profiling for the Management of Breast Cancer – Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score Testing section, including adding coverage criteria and removing the list of noncovered tests
- Genetic Testing Codes
This document has been removed from the Code Sets page. Providers are advised to follow national guidelines for procedure codes to use when billing genetic tests.