Is it Covered by InsuranceHow to Apply for Insurance Reimbursement To secure reimbursement for the cost of pharmacogenetic or drug reaction testing, most insurance companies will ask you for the following: InvoiceGenelex will send and invoice with CPT codes at your request for pharmacogenetic or drug reaction testing orders. CPT Codes tell your insurance company what lab work was done. Reimbursement FormEach insurance company has their own form. Call your company to request this form. Letter of Medical NecessitySome insurance companies will ask for a letter from your doctor that confirms this testing is medically important. You can phone your doctor’s office to request this. ICD-9 CodesThese codes tell the insurance company the medical diagnosis that makes testing necessary.. Your doctor will need to provide these codes. If a letter of medical necessity is required, ICD-9 codes can be included in the letter. Insurance coverage will depend on your individual policy. If insurance coverage is necessary for you to test, you can call your insurance company’s customer service line before testing to secure pre-authorization. Insurance Company WebsitesAetna
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