New 2013 Code for Interpretation and Report for Molecular Diagnostics

January 1, 2013 marked the deletion of code 83912 and replacement with a “G” code G0452, defined as “molecular pathology procedure’ physician interpretation and report.”  This code applies and is to be used for all carriers when an interpretation and report has been performed on Tier 1 and Tier 2 molecular pathology procedures.  CMS stated this code cannot be used by doctoral-level scientists or other trained, non-physician healthcare professionals.