New multianalyte assay CPT codes effective October 1, 2020

The following CPT Multianalyte Assay codes were released by the AMA and will be effective October 1, 2020 with publication in the 2021 CPT Codebook. You may find this information on the AMA website at: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/multianalyte-assays-algorithmic-analyses-codes CPT Code Long Descriptor Effective Date 0015M Adrenal cortical tumor, biochemical assay of 25 steroid markers, utilizing 24-hour urine specimen and clinical parameters, prognostic algorithm reported as a clinical risk and integrated clinical steroid risk for adrenal cortical carcinoma, adenoma, or other adrenal malignancy October 1, 2020 0016M Oncology (bladder), mRNA, microarray gene expression profiling of 209 genes, utilizing formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded...

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Article Overview

This premium article summarizes newly released CPT multianalyte assay algorithmic analysis codes effective October 1, 2020, as published for inclusion in the 2021 CPT Codebook. It is useful for coding professionals, laboratory staff, and billing teams who need to track updates to molecular and biochemical testing code sets and monitor AMA-released code changes.

Why This Topic Matters

Code updates for multianalyte assays can affect laboratory reporting, claim preparation, and internal coding references. This article helps readers understand which new CPT additions were released and when they take effect.

What You Will Learn

  • Which CPT multianalyte assay codes were newly released
  • The testing categories covered by the new codes
  • The effective date and publication context for the update
  • How the AMA framed the release within the CPT Codebook cycle

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Laboratory billing staff
  • Compliance teams
  • Pathology and molecular diagnostics professionals
  • Practice managers

Codes Discussed


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