81166 Brca1 gene full dup/del alys
Also known as: BRCA1 dup/del testing, BRCA1 structural variant analysis
Duplication and deletion analysis of the BRCA1 gene to identify structural variants associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome.
In Plain Language
breast cancer gene test; BRCA1 deletion detection
Clinical Context
Ordered to detect large deletions and duplications in BRCA1 that account for approximately 10-15 percent of BRCA1 mutations in hereditary breast cancer families.
RVU Information
CPT 81166 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 81166?
CPT 81166 (Brca1 gene full dup/del alys) is a Pathology & Lab code. Duplication and deletion analysis of the BRCA1 gene to identify structural variants associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome.
Who uses CPT code 81166?
CPT 81166 is used by Oncology, Pathology, Genetics. Ordered to detect large deletions and duplications in BRCA1 that account for approximately 10-15 percent of BRCA1 mutations in hereditary breast cancer families.
When is CPT 81166 used?
Ordered to detect large deletions and duplications in BRCA1 that account for approximately 10-15 percent of BRCA1 mutations in hereditary breast cancer families.
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