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Bionano Genomics Upbeat on Further Clinical Adoption of Optical Genome Mapping With New CPT Code
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The Category I CPT code paves the way for reimbursement of OGM-based clinical tests, though details on pricing and insurance coverage are still unclear.
The agency would provide reimbursement for a new set of six codes at $600 per test — a price much lower than expected.
The company previously launched its Concert Coding Engine to help standardize how genetic tests are coded and how labs can bill for them.
Pooled COVID-19 Sample Testing a Potential Coverage Loophole for Insurers
Saying pooled testing for coronavirus was not for diagnostic purposes, Cigna had said it wouldn't reimburse for the method, but it plans to change its policy.
Laboratory, Provider Organizations Urge HHS to Update COVID-19 Testing Prioritization Guidelines
The letter cited the strain on non-COVID-19 care as laboratories struggle to meet demand for pre-procedure COVID-19 testing and other molecular tests.
Aug 18, 2017