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0081U

CPT® Code 0081U

Official Description

Oncology (uveal melanoma), mRNA, gene expression profiling by real-time RT-PCR of 15 genes (12 content and 3 housekeeping genes), utilizing fine needle aspirate or formalin-fixed paraffin- embedded tissue, algorithm reported as risk of metastasis

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Short Descr ONC UVEAL MLNMA MRNA 15 GENE
Medium Descr ONC UVEAL MLNMA MRNA GEN XPRS PRFL 15 GENE ALG
Long Descr Oncology (uveal melanoma), mRNA, gene-expression profiling by real-time RT-PCR of 15 genes (12 content and 3 housekeeping genes), utilizing fine needle aspirate or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, algorithm reported as risk of metastasis
APC Status Indicator Service Paid under Fee Schedule or Payment System other than OPPS
Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) none
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
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2020-01-01 Added First appearance in code book.
2019-12-31 Deleted Code deleted, see 81552
2019-01-01 Added Code added.
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