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Noninvasive Down Syndrome Screening (CPB 0282, reviewed 2026-04-17)
Aetna·Effective Apr 17, 2026
CPT 59000, in plain terms, covers A procedure where a needle is used to safely extract a small sample of amniotic fluid from the womb to test for fetal abnormalities. CPT 59000 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 59000 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 59000 on AAPC
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