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Billing and Coding: MolDX: BCR-ABL

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Article Title
Billing and Coding: MolDX: BCR-ABL
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Billing and Coding
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12/01/2017
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02/10/2022
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Breakpoint testing for BCR-ABL1 is commonly performed as a combination or panel of tests (major, minor and other breakpoints). To report multiple tests assigned a single ID, submit CPT® code 81479. This guideline includes the following CPT® code combinations:

  • 81206 and 81207
  • 81206, 81207, and 81208

CPT® codes 81206, 81207, and 81208 may only be reported when performed as a single test.

To submit a claim for BCR-ABL translocation analysis by NGS, use CPT® 81479 and one (1) UOS with the assigned DEX Z-code.

To report the FDA-approved MRDx BCR-ABL Test use the CPT® code 0040U.

Refer to Billing and Coding: MolDX: Testing of Multiple Genes A58121 for additional information regarding single-gene and panel testing of genes.

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81206 BCR/ABL1 (T(9;22)) (EG, CHRONIC MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA) TRANSLOCATION ANALYSIS; MAJOR BREAKPOINT, QUALITATIVE OR QUANTITATIVE
81207 BCR/ABL1 (T(9;22)) (EG, CHRONIC MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA) TRANSLOCATION ANALYSIS; MINOR BREAKPOINT, QUALITATIVE OR QUANTITATIVE
81208 BCR/ABL1 (T(9;22)) (EG, CHRONIC MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA) TRANSLOCATION ANALYSIS; OTHER BREAKPOINT, QUALITATIVE OR QUANTITATIVE
81479 UNLISTED MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY PROCEDURE
0040U BCR/ABL1 (T(9;22)) (EG, CHRONIC MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA) TRANSLOCATION ANALYSIS, MAJOR BREAKPOINT, QUANTITATIVE
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02/10/2022 R3

Under Article Text deleted the verbiage, “Laboratories performing BCR-ABL translocation analysis by NGS must obtain a DEX Z-code to differentiate NGS testing from non-NGS methods” and “Reimbursement is based on the number of reported gene(s) in small NGS panels. Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 individual biomarker CPT codes should not be used for a single gene or any combination of genes when testing is performed as part of a NGS or other multiplexing technology panel”. The verbiage, “Refer to Billing and Coding: MolDX: Testing of Multiple Genes A57503 for additional information regarding single-gene and panel testing of genes” was added at the end of the Article Text section.

11/07/2019: This article is being revised in order to adhere to CMS requirements per Chapter 13, Section 13.5.1 of the Program Integrity Manual. Under Article Title changed title from “MolDX: BCR-ABL Coding and Billing Guidelines” to “Billing and Coding: MolDX: BCR-ABL”. CPT® was inserted throughout the article where applicable.

02/26/2018: Added 0040U to the article. Added 81479, 81206, 81207m 81208, 0040U to HCPCS/CPT Code Group 1. Change is due to the 2019 HCPCS/CPT Annual Update and is effective 1/1/19.

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

11/01/2019 R2

Added 0040U effective 1/1/19, per the 2019 CPT/HCPCS Annual Update and consistency with the MolDX Contrctor and converted article to Billing and Coding Article type.

12/01/2017 R1

Article is revised to provide updated billing instructions and reimbursement information.

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