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October 27, 2015

RPS19 Gene Tests Coding and Billing Guidelines (CM00072)

Effective for dates of service on and after June 25, 2013.

RPS19 gene sequencing, deletion/duplication and known familial mutation analysis may be performed during the diagnosis of Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (DBA). Since clinical symptoms and diagnosis usually occur prior to Medicare eligibility and carrier testing is not a covered benefit, MolDX has determined RPS19 analysis is a statutorily excluded test. MolDX will also deny tests that include one or more of RPS19 analysis reported with CPT code 81479 as statutorily excluded services.

To receive a RPS19 analysis service denial, please submit the following claim information:

  • Select appropriate CPT code according to genetic material tested
    • CPT code 81403 for known familial variant, not otherwise specified
    • CPT code 81405 for gene sequencing
    • CPT code 81479 for combinations of RPS19 analysis
  • An Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (ABN)External Website is not required for statutorily excluded services.
    • For a voluntary issued ABN, append with HCPCS modifier GX
    • To indicate a valid ABN is on file for a known statutorily excluded service, append with HCPCS modifier GY
  • Select the appropriate diagnosis for the patient
  • Enter the appropriate identifier adjacent to the CPT code in the comment/narrative field for the following claim field/types:
    • Part A: Loop 2300 NTE 01 (electronic claim); Form Locator 80 (paper claim)
    • Part B: Loop 2400 or SV101-7 (electronic claim); Item 19 (paper claim)

Reference: Sec. 1862 (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,…”

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