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81331 Snrpn/ube3a gene

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: SNRPN/UBE3A testing, Prader-Willi Angelman syndrome test

Small Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Polypeptide N (SNRPN) and Ubiquitin-Protein Ligase E3A (UBE3A) gene analysis for Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes.

In Plain Language

Developmental disorder genetic test; Chromosome 15 imprinting disorder test

Clinical Context

Analyzes SNRPN and UBE3A genes and imprinting patterns for diagnosis of Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes.

RVU Information

CPT 81331 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

PathologyGeneticsPediatrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 81331?

CPT 81331 (Snrpn/ube3a gene) is a Pathology & Lab code. Small Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Polypeptide N (SNRPN) and Ubiquitin-Protein Ligase E3A (UBE3A) gene analysis for Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes.

Who uses CPT code 81331?

CPT 81331 is used by Pathology, Genetics, Pediatrics. Analyzes SNRPN and UBE3A genes and imprinting patterns for diagnosis of Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes.

When is CPT 81331 used?

Analyzes SNRPN and UBE3A genes and imprinting patterns for diagnosis of Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes.

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