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81308 Palb2 gene known famil vrnt

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: PALB2 familial variant testing, PALB2 family screening

Partner and Localizer of Breakpoint Containing 2 (PALB2) gene analysis for known familial variants to facilitate family screening.

In Plain Language

Family breast cancer test; Inherited cancer predisposition screening

Clinical Context

Targeted PALB2 testing of family members for previously identified variants in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer families.

RVU Information

CPT 81308 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

PathologyOncologyGenetics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 81308?

CPT 81308 (Palb2 gene known famil vrnt) is a Pathology & Lab code. Partner and Localizer of Breakpoint Containing 2 (PALB2) gene analysis for known familial variants to facilitate family screening.

Who uses CPT code 81308?

CPT 81308 is used by Pathology, Oncology, Genetics. Targeted PALB2 testing of family members for previously identified variants in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer families.

When is CPT 81308 used?

Targeted PALB2 testing of family members for previously identified variants in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer families.

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