81274 Htt gene charac alleles
Also known as: HTT allele characterization, CAG repeat length determination
Huntingtin (HTT) gene characterization of alleles to determine CAG repeat size and classify disease risk or severity in Huntington's disease.
In Plain Language
Huntington's disease severity assessment; Disease progression prediction
Clinical Context
Characterizes HTT allele repeat numbers to provide risk stratification and prognosis. Larger repeats correlate with earlier onset and faster disease progression.
RVU Information
CPT 81274 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 81274?
CPT 81274 (Htt gene charac alleles) is a Pathology & Lab code. Huntingtin (HTT) gene characterization of alleles to determine CAG repeat size and classify disease risk or severity in Huntington's disease.
Who uses CPT code 81274?
CPT 81274 is used by Pathology, Neurology, Genetics. Characterizes HTT allele repeat numbers to provide risk stratification and prognosis. Larger repeats correlate with earlier onset and faster disease progression.
When is CPT 81274 used?
Characterizes HTT allele repeat numbers to provide risk stratification and prognosis. Larger repeats correlate with earlier onset and faster disease progression.
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