New, deleted and revised CPT Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) codes effective January 1, 2025

Why This Topic Matters

PLA code changes can affect claim reporting, laboratory test catalogs, and internal coding references. Reviewing these updates helps organizations stay aligned with the current CPT PLA landscape and identify which laboratory services are affected by the 2025 changes.

Article Sections

1. New CPT PLA codes

   Lists newly effective PLA entries and the broad clinical areas they cover. The section organizes the additions by test category and effective date.

2. Deleted CPT PLA codes

   Summarizes PLA entries removed effective the same date. It identifies the affected laboratory testing areas and provides the deletion timing.

3. Revised CPT PLA codes

   Describes PLA entries that were updated rather than added or removed. The section compares the prior and revised wording and shows the effective date of the revision.