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CPT®
0079U

CPT® Code 0079U

Official Description

Comparative DNA analysis using multiple selected single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), urine and buccal DNA, for specimen identity verification

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Short Descr CMPRTV DNA ALYS MLT SNPS
Medium Descr CMPRTV DNA ALYS MLT SNPS UR&BUCCAL SPEC ID VERIF
Long Descr Comparative DNA analysis using multiple selected single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), urine and buccal DNA, for specimen identity verification
APC Status Indicator Non-Covered Service, not paid under OPPS
Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) none
MUE 0
Date
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Notes
2020-01-01 Added First appearance in code book.
2018-10-01 Added Code added.
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