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Billing and Coding: MolDX: HBB Gene Tests

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Article ID
A55253
Article Title
Billing and Coding: MolDX: HBB Gene Tests
Article Type
Billing and Coding
Original Effective Date
10/31/2016
Revision Effective Date
12/01/2019
Revision Ending Date
12/16/2021
Retirement Date
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HBB gene testing may be performed during the diagnosis of Sickle cell disease (SCD). Since clinical symptoms and diagnosis usually occur prior to Medicare eligibility and carrier testing is not a covered benefit, the MolDX Team has determined HBB gene testing is a statutorily excluded service. MolDX will also deny panels of tests that include the HBB gene.

To receive a HBB gene sequencing service denial, please submit the following claim information: 

  • Select the appropriate CPT® code based on gene test
  • An Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is not required for statutorily excluded services
    • For a voluntary issued ABN, append with GX modifier
    • To indicate a statutorily excluded service, append with a GY modifier
  • Enter DEX Z-Code™ identifier adjacent to the CPT® code in the comment/narrative field for the following Part B claim field/types:
    • Loop 2400 or SV101-7 for the 5010A1 837P
    • Item 19 for paper claim
  • Enter DEX Z-Code™ identifier adjacent to the CPT® code in the comment/narrative field for the following Part A claim field/types:
    • Line SV202-7 for 837I electronic claim
    • Block 80 for the UB04 claim form 

 

 

Coding Information

CPT/HCPCS Codes

Group 1

(4 Codes)
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Group 1 Codes
CodeDescription
81361 HBB (HEMOGLOBIN, SUBUNIT BETA) (EG, SICKLE CELL ANEMIA, BETA THALASSEMIA, HEMOGLOBINOPATHY); COMMON VARIANT(S) (EG, HBS, HBC, HBE)
81362 HBB (HEMOGLOBIN, SUBUNIT BETA) (EG, SICKLE CELL ANEMIA, BETA THALASSEMIA, HEMOGLOBINOPATHY); KNOWN FAMILIAL VARIANT(S)
81363 HBB (HEMOGLOBIN, SUBUNIT BETA) (EG, SICKLE CELL ANEMIA, BETA THALASSEMIA, HEMOGLOBINOPATHY); DUPLICATION/DELETION VARIANT(S)
81364 HBB (HEMOGLOBIN, SUBUNIT BETA) (EG, SICKLE CELL ANEMIA, BETA THALASSEMIA, HEMOGLOBINOPATHY); FULL GENE SEQUENCE

Group 2

(1 Code)
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CPT® codes that are also referenced in other articles.

Group 2 Codes
CodeDescription
81443 GENETIC TESTING FOR SEVERE INHERITED CONDITIONS (EG, CYSTIC FIBROSIS, ASHKENAZI JEWISH-ASSOCIATED DISORDERS [EG, BLOOM SYNDROME, CANAVAN DISEASE, FANCONI ANEMIA TYPE C, MUCOLIPIDOSIS TYPE VI, GAUCHER DISEASE, TAY-SACHS DISEASE], BETA HEMOGLOBINOPATHIES, PHENYLKETONURIA, GALACTOSEMIA), GENOMIC SEQUENCE ANALYSIS PANEL, MUST INCLUDE SEQUENCING OF AT LEAST 15 GENES (EG, ACADM, ARSA, ASPA, ATP7B, BCKDHA, BCKDHB, BLM, CFTR, DHCR7, FANCC, G6PC, GAA, GALT, GBA, GBE1, HBB, HEXA, IKBKAP, MCOLN1, PAH)

CPT/HCPCS Modifiers

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ICD-10-CM Codes that Support Medical Necessity

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ICD-10-CM Codes that DO NOT Support Medical Necessity

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Additional ICD-10 Information

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Bill Type Codes

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Revenue Codes

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Revision History Information

Revision History DateRevision History NumberRevision History Explanation
12/01/2019 R4

As required by CR 10901, article is converted to a formal billing and coding type article. There is no change in coverage.

CPT 81443 was moved from Group 1 to Group 2.

01/01/2018 R3

Article is revised to add 81443 per the 2019 Annual HCPCS Code Update.

01/01/2018 R2

Article is revised to replace CPT codes 81401 with 81361, 81403 with 81363, 
81404 with 81364 and add CPT code 81362.

10/31/2016 R1

Article is revised to update "the assigned identifier" to "DEX Z-Code™ identifier" and add Part A claim filing information.

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Keywords

  • MolDX
  • HBB
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • 81361
  • 81362
  • 81363
  • 81364
  • 81443