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This policy governs coverage of genetic testing used to confirm the identity or provenance of laboratory specimens, including known-error testing, and addresses whether separately billed specimen-identity testing is medically necessary.

Policy Summary

PayerAmbetter Nevada

PolicyConcert Genetic Testing: Identity and Forensics

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeCoverage rationale revised and billing clarified

Effective DateMay 1, 2026

Last ReviewNov 1, 2025

Next Review DateN/A

Key ActionDo not bill separately for genetic testing used to confirm laboratory specimen identity, including known-error testing.

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POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

Coverage rationale changed from describing the testing as investigational to stating that current evidence does not support separately billed genetic testing to confirm laboratory specimen identity.

Clarified that specimen-identity testing is generally an existing quality-assurance component of the genetic testing process rather than a separately billable service.

1Covered service category addressed

3CPT codes listed

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Policy Summary

PayerAmbetter Nevada

PolicyConcert Genetic Testing: Identity and Forensics

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeCoverage rationale revised and billing clarified

Effective DateMay 1, 2026

Last ReviewNov 1, 2025

Next Review DateN/A

Key ActionDo not bill separately for genetic testing used to confirm laboratory specimen identity, including known-error testing.

SourceLink

POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

Coverage rationale changed from describing the testing as investigational to stating that current evidence does not support separately billed genetic testing to confirm laboratory specimen identity.

Clarified that specimen-identity testing is generally an existing quality-assurance component of the genetic testing process rather than a separately billable service.

1Covered service category addressed

3CPT codes listed

Coverage Criteria

Genetic Testing to Confirm the Identity of Laboratory Specimens

Not medically necessary when billed separately for any indication.

Separate specimen-identity testing: Genetic testing to confirm the identity of laboratory specimens, including known-error testing, is not supported by current evidence when billed separately because it is generally considered an existing component of the genetic testing process for quality assurance.

Applies to all indications.

Genetic testing to confirm the identity of laboratory specimens, including known-error testing, is not medically necessary when billed separately for any indication. Current evidence does not support separate billing because specimen identity confirmation is generally considered an existing component of the genetic testing process for quality assurance.

Coding Information

Common billing codes for genetic testing to confirm the identity of laboratory specimensCPTNot Covered

81265
81266
81479

Common diagnosis codes for genetic testing to confirm the identity of laboratory specimensICD-10

C00.0-D49

Provider Billing Actions

Denial Risk

Do not bill specimen identity testing separately

Separately billed genetic testing to confirm the identity of laboratory specimens, including known-error testing, is subject to denial for all indications. Current evidence does not support separate billing because specimen identity confirmation is generally considered an existing component of the genetic testing process for quality assurance.

Policy Background

This policy addresses genetic testing used to confirm the identity or provenance of laboratory specimens, including testing intended to detect a known specimen error. The policy explains that identity confirmation is generally incorporated into the genetic testing process as a quality-assurance activity rather than performed or billed as a separate service.

Not Covered Services

Separately billed genetic testing to confirm the identity of laboratory specimens, including known-error testing, is not covered for all indications. Current evidence does not support the separately billed service, and specimen identity confirmation is generally considered an existing quality-assurance component of the genetic testing process.