Reimbursement of Genetic Testing for Corneal Dystrophy

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Topic: Genetic testing

Sponsor: Avellino

Updated: 03/13/2019

This FAQ addresses the following:

What is the Universal Test by Avellino Labs?
How does it work?
What are the risks of genetic testing?
Is genetic testing a good idea?
What is the clinical relevance of this genetic test?
Provide an example of a case where genetic testing is warranted.
Is this test accurate?
Is this testing covered by insurance?
What is the Medicare payment rate?
Who bills for the genetic test?

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The reimbursement information is provided by Corcoran Consulting Group based on publicly available information from CMS, the AMA, and other sources. The reader is strongly encouraged to review federal and state laws, regulations, code sets, and official instructions promulgated by Medicare and other payers. This document is not an official source nor is it a complete guide on reimbursement. Although we believe this information is accurate at the time of publication, the reader is reminded that this information, including references and hyperlinks, changes over time, and may be incorrect at any time following publication.

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