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ADAMTS13 Assay for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
AETNA-CPB-0780
Aetna
Effective: October 26, 2023
Updated: December 6, 2025
created · Dec 2, 2025
Policy Summary
Aetna covers the ADAMTS13 assay (CPT 85397) as medically necessary for assessing prognosis in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) when selection criteria are met (ICD-10: M31.10, M31.11, M31.19). It is considered experimental/investigational and not covered when used as a biomarker for delayed cerebral ischemia after subarachnoid hemorrhage, for COVID-19 severity/micro‑thrombosis, for early hepatocellular carcinoma detection, or for monitoring progression of acute myocardial infarction.
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"Covered diagnoses (ICD-10) if selection criteria are met: M31."
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