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Billing and Coding: MolDX: Mitochondrial Nuclear Gene Tests

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Article Title
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Mitochondrial Nuclear Gene Tests
Article Type
Billing and Coding
Original Effective Date
12/01/2017
Revision Effective Date
12/17/2021
Revision Ending Date
05/29/2024
Retirement Date
05/29/2024

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Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, §1862(a)(1)A) allows coverage and payment for only those services that are considered to be reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member.

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Mitochondrial disorders are a group of conditions caused by dysfunction in the mitochondrial respiratory chain. Current genetic testing methods are unable to detect mutations in all individuals with suspected mitochondrial disease, and there is no proven effective treatment for persons with a known mitochondrial disease. Therefore, the MolDX Team has determined mitochondrial nuclear gene tests do not support the required clinical utility for the established Medicare benefit category and are statutorily excluded tests.

To receive a mitochondrial nuclear panel service denial, please submit the following claim information:

  • CPT® code 81479- Unlisted molecular pathology procedure
  • An Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is not required for statutorily excluded services
    • For a voluntary issued ABN, append with GX HCPCS modifier
    • To indicate a statutorily excluded service, append with a GY HCPCS 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

 

 

 

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GX NOTICE OF LIABILITY ISSUED, VOLUNTARY UNDER PAYER POLICY
GY ITEM OR SERVICE STATUTORILY EXCLUDED, DOES NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF ANY MEDICARE BENEFIT OR, FOR NON-MEDICARE INSURERS, IS NOT A CONTRACT BENEFIT
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Revision History Information

Revision History Date Revision History Number Revision History Explanation
05/29/2024 R4

This article is being retired because it is not supported by a Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and does not comply with current 21st Century Cures requirements.

12/17/2021 R3

Updated to indicate this article is not an LCD Reference Article.

12/17/2021 R2

Noridian has modified certain language in this article to mirror the language used presently by the MolDX team at Palmetto GBA as part of an annual review. Revision history dates and language may not exactly match the MolDX PGBA revision history. However, these revision do not change coverage or guidance.

12/01/2019: This article is being revised in order to adhere to CMS requirements per Chapter 13, section 13.5.1 of the Program Integrity Manual, to remove all coding from LCDs and incorporate into related Billing and Coding Articles. Under Article Title changed title from Billing and Coding: MolDX: Mitochondrial Nuclear Gene Tests Coding and Billing Guidelines to Billing and Coding: MolDX: Mitochondrial Nuclear Gene Tests. Under Article Text moved the reference to the regulation Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, §1862 (a)(1)(A) Statutory Exclusion covers diagnostic testing “except for items and services that are not reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member,…” to the CMS National Coverage Policy section and removed the sentence “Select the appropriate diagnosis for the patient.” Under Coding Information CPT/HCPCS Codes added CPT® code 81479. Modifiers GY and GX were added to the Modifier Section. CPT® was inserted throughout the article where applicable.

12/01/2019 R1

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

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Medicare BPM Ch 15.50.2 SAD Determinations
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