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81255 - HEXA (hexosaminidase A [alpha polypeptide]) (eg, Tay-Sachs disease) gene analysis

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Procedure / ServiceHEXA (hexosaminidase A [alpha polypeptide]) (eg, Tay-Sachs disease) gene analysis
Procedure / Service Description

Genetic and Molecular Testing Medical Necessity Guideline - loss) gene analysis, common variants (eg, 309kb [del(GJB6-D13S1830)] and 232kb [del(GJB6-D13S1854)]) 81255 HEXA (hexosaminidase A [alpha polypeptide]) (eg, Tay-Sachs disease) gene analysis, common variants (eg, 1278insTATC, 1421+1G>C, G269S) 81256 HFE (hemochromatosis) (eg, hereditary hemochromatosis) gene analysis, common

Likely documents
  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.