81167 Brca2 gene full dup/del alys
Also known as: BRCA2 dup/del testing, BRCA2 structural variant analysis
Duplication and deletion analysis of the BRCA2 gene to identify structural variants associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
In Plain Language
breast cancer gene test; BRCA2 deletion detection
Clinical Context
Used to identify large structural variants in BRCA2, which account for approximately 10-12 percent of BRCA2 mutations in hereditary breast cancer families.
RVU Information
CPT 81167 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 81167?
CPT 81167 (Brca2 gene full dup/del alys) is a Pathology & Lab code. Duplication and deletion analysis of the BRCA2 gene to identify structural variants associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Who uses CPT code 81167?
CPT 81167 is used by Oncology, Pathology, Genetics. Used to identify large structural variants in BRCA2, which account for approximately 10-12 percent of BRCA2 mutations in hereditary breast cancer families.
When is CPT 81167 used?
Used to identify large structural variants in BRCA2, which account for approximately 10-12 percent of BRCA2 mutations in hereditary breast cancer families.
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