81439 Hrdtry cardmypy gene panel
Also known as: cardiomyopathy genetics panel, hereditary heart disease testing
Genetic testing panel for hereditary cardiomyopathy and related cardiac disorders.
In Plain Language
genetic test for weak heart; inherited heart disease test
Clinical Context
Identifies mutations in genes causing familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and related disorders; critical for risk stratification.
RVU Information
CPT 81439 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 81439?
CPT 81439 (Hrdtry cardmypy gene panel) is a Pathology & Lab code. Genetic testing panel for hereditary cardiomyopathy and related cardiac disorders.
Who uses CPT code 81439?
CPT 81439 is used by cardiology, genetics, molecular pathology. Identifies mutations in genes causing familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and related disorders; critical for risk stratification.
When is CPT 81439 used?
Identifies mutations in genes causing familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and related disorders; critical for risk stratification.
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