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81524 Onc cns tumor dna mthyl 10,000

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: CNS tumor methylation profiling, brain tumor methylation analysis

Oncology central nervous system tumor DNA methylation profiling with 10,000 CpG sites.

In Plain Language

genetic test for brain tumor classification

Clinical Context

DNA methylation pattern analysis of central nervous system tumors for classification and prognostication; guides treatment decisions.

RVU Information

CPT 81524 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

oncologyneuropathologymolecular pathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 81524?

CPT 81524 (Onc cns tumor dna mthyl 10,000) is a Pathology & Lab code. Oncology central nervous system tumor DNA methylation profiling with 10,000 CpG sites.

Who uses CPT code 81524?

CPT 81524 is used by oncology, neuropathology, molecular pathology. DNA methylation pattern analysis of central nervous system tumors for classification and prognostication; guides treatment decisions.

When is CPT 81524 used?

DNA methylation pattern analysis of central nervous system tumors for classification and prognostication; guides treatment decisions.

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