If the test our laboratory performs meets the definition of a PLA code do we have to use that code or can the laboratory report an existing Category I code that has a similar description?
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Is a PLA code a CPT Category I code?
What exactly is a PLA code?
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When is it appropriate to use modifier 59 for repeat procedures, and what documentation is required to support its use?
What are the X{EPSU} modifiers used in laboratory services?
Why were PLA codes 0285U and 0365U revised in 2026?
What PLA codes were deleted this past July?
Which codes cannot be reported in conjunction with 87494?
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