Gamma-glutamyl Transferase Testing in Adults
Defines Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico's reimbursement criteria for serum GGT testing in adults (age 18+) and clarifies when testing is not reimbursable.
Added 'of the digestive system.' to criterion 2.e.
Revised criterion 2.o. for clarity.
Clarified that criteria apply only to individuals 18 years of age or older.
References were revised/updated in the document.
Reimbursable Indications and Criteria
Reimbursable criteria
Serum GGT testing may be reimbursable for adults (18+) when meeting one of the following clinical indications and at the specified frequency:
Procedure Codes and Frequency Limits
| 82977 | Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) test |
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