Category 6 - PATHOLOGY SERVICES
73426 - Additional Information
Prenatal detection of unknown gene variants (including maternal cell contamination assessment) using a gene panel, if:
(a) the service is requested:
(i) by a specialist or consultant physician; and
(ii) for a suspected genetic neuromuscular disorder; and
(iii) after exclusion of non‑genetic causes; and
(b) the request states that singleton testing is inappropriate; and
(c) the service is performed using a sample from the fetus and a sample from each of the fetus’s biological parents; and
(d) the service is not performed in conjunction with a service to which item 73425 applies
Applicable once per pregnancy
Fee: $2,400.00 Benefit: 75% = $1,800.00 85% = $2,301.30
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