CPT update: New codes added

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added several new CPT codes. The codes, effective dates and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s coverage decisions are below.

Pathology and Laboratory — Administrative codes

Code	Change	Coverage comments	Effective date
*0012M	Added	Not covered	April 1, 2018
*0013M	Added	Not covered	April 1, 2018

Pathology and Laboratory — Proprietary laboratory analysis codes

Code	Change	Coverage comments	Effective date
*0035U	Added	Not covered	April 1, 2018
*0036U	Added	Not covered	April 1, 2018
*0037U	Added	Not covered	April 1, 2018
*0038U	Added	Not covered	April 1, 2018
*0039U	Added	Covered	April 1, 2018
*0040U	Added	Covered	April 1, 2018
*0041U	Added	Covered	April 1, 2018
*0042U	Added	Covered	April 1, 2018
*0043U	Added	Covered	April 1, 2018
*0044U	Added	Covered	April 1, 2018

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