CPT® 81457, Under Genomic Sequencing Procedures and Other Molecular Multianalyte Assays
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 81457 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Genomic Sequencing Procedures and Other Molecular Multianalyte Assays.
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Summary
The lab analyst performs a genomic sequence analysis panel to evaluate the patient tumor specimen for DNA sequence variants known to impact diagnosis and treatment of solid organ cancers. The test also evaluates microsatellite instability (MSI), which is an indicator of how likely the cells are to mutate and may guide treatment options.
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