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81346 Tyms gene com variants

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: TYMS pharmacogenomic test, 5-FU response prediction

Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS) gene analysis for common variants affecting chemotherapy response and fluorouracil metabolism.

In Plain Language

Chemotherapy response test; Cancer treatment metabolism test

Clinical Context

Identifies TYMS variants predicting response to fluorouracil-based chemotherapy in colorectal and other cancers.

RVU Information

CPT 81346 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

PathologyPharmacogenomicsOncology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 81346?

CPT 81346 (Tyms gene com variants) is a Pathology & Lab code. Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS) gene analysis for common variants affecting chemotherapy response and fluorouracil metabolism.

Who uses CPT code 81346?

CPT 81346 is used by Pathology, Pharmacogenomics, Oncology. Identifies TYMS variants predicting response to fluorouracil-based chemotherapy in colorectal and other cancers.

When is CPT 81346 used?

Identifies TYMS variants predicting response to fluorouracil-based chemotherapy in colorectal and other cancers.

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