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Billing and Coding: Lab: Bladder/Urothelial Tumor Markers
A55029
Effective: October 1, 2025
Updated: December 6, 2025
Policy Summary
Noridian covers bladder tumor marker FISH testing only when performed with validated assays (UroVysion® is the only FDA‑approved test) for urine specimens in patients with hematuria for initial diagnosis or recurrence surveillance; non‑validated assays are not covered. Tests must be billed by a CLIA‑certified lab using CPT 88120 or 88121 (append TC for technical‑only claims), and physicians must personally perform the professional interpretation (physician billing is prohibited if interpretation is provided by a lab technician) or risk corrective action.
Covered Medical Codes
This policy references 65 medical codes
5
HCPCS
60
ICD-10-CM
Sample Codes
88121