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CG-LAB-15 Red Blood Cell Folic Acid Testing
ANTHEM-CG-LAB-15
Anthem
Effective: January 30, 2025
Updated: December 30, 2025
Policy Summary
This policy addresses red blood cell (RBC) folic acid testing (CPT 82747). Anthem considers RBC folate testing not medically necessary for all indications and therefore not covered; there are no covered scenarios or exceptions under this policy.
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"RBC folic acid testing is considerednot medically necessaryin all cases."
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