AMA issues 23 proprietary analyses codes for laboratory test makers to track reimbursement

The American Medical Association published 23 billing codes for proprietary laboratory analyses since Dec. 2, 2016.

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The codes track reimbursement of clinical laboratory tests either provided by a single laboratory or  licensed or marketed to laboratories, according to the AMA. Some of the tests analyze infectious diseases, DNA, oncology gene expression and prescription drug monitoring.

For a list of the tests and clinical labs and manufacturers associated with them, click here

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