81188 prior authorization | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California

81188, CSTB (cystatin B) (e.g., Unverricht-Lundborg disease) gene analysis; evaluation to detect abnormal (e.g., expanded) alleles, is on the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO prior authorization list. Not a coverage or referral decision.

Code: 81188
Description: CSTB (cystatin B) (e.g., Unverricht-Lundborg disease) gene analysis; evaluation to detect abnormal (e.g., expanded) alleles
Source: California PPO Prior Authorization List, Pg 125 Original policy

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of California prior authorization

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