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81309 Pik3ca gene trgt seq alys

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: PIK3CA targeted sequencing, PIK3CA mutation analysis

Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-Bisphosphate 3-Kinase Catalytic Subunit Alpha (PIK3CA) gene targeted sequencing analysis for oncogenic variants.

In Plain Language

Cancer growth pathway genetic test; Tumor mutation detection

Clinical Context

Identifies PIK3CA activating mutations in various solid tumors to predict targeted therapy response and prognosis.

RVU Information

CPT 81309 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 81309?

CPT 81309 (Pik3ca gene trgt seq alys) is a Pathology & Lab code. Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-Bisphosphate 3-Kinase Catalytic Subunit Alpha (PIK3CA) gene targeted sequencing analysis for oncogenic variants.

Who uses CPT code 81309?

CPT 81309 is used by Pathology, Oncology, Genetics. Identifies PIK3CA activating mutations in various solid tumors to predict targeted therapy response and prognosis.

When is CPT 81309 used?

Identifies PIK3CA activating mutations in various solid tumors to predict targeted therapy response and prognosis.

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