BC Advantage - 2024 Issue 10

New Billing Code for Genetic Counselors Aims for Improved Reimbursement

Genetic counselors are optimistic that a newly introduced billing code will enhance their ability to accurately bill for patient interactions and secure better reimbursement rates. This sentiment emerged during the recent annual meeting of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC).   New Code   A new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for genetic counselors, 96041, aims to improve reimbursement by allowing genetic counselors to bill for the total time they spend with a patient on the day of an encounter.   Effective Date    The new code will go into effect on January 1, 2025.    Changes...

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