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Official Description

Ophthalmology (age-related macular degeneration), analysis of 3 gene variants (2 CFH gene, 1 ARMS2 gene), using PCR and MALDI-TOF, buccal swab, reported as positive or negative for neovascular age-related macular-degeneration risk associated with zinc supplements

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Short Descr OPH AMD ALYS 3 GENE VARIANTS
Medium Descr OPH AGE-RELATED MAC DEGENERATION ALYS 3 GEN VRNT
Long Descr Ophthalmology (age-related macular degeneration), analysis of 3 gene variants (2 CFH gene, 1 ARMS2 gene), using PCR and MALDI-TOF, buccal swab, reported as positive or negative for neovascular age-related macular-degeneration risk associated with zinc supplements
CLIA Waived (QW) No
APC Status Indicator Service Paid under Fee Schedule or Payment System other than OPPS
Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) none
MUE 1
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2021-01-01 Added First appearance in codebook.
2020-10-01 Added Code added.
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