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October 12, 2015

BCR-ABL Coding and Billing Guidelines (CM00036)

Effective for dates of service on and after April 15, 2013.

Breakpoint testing for BCR-ABL1 is commonly performed as a combination or panel of tests. 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.

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