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Multiplex Pathogen Identification Panels for Infectious Disease - MEDICAID - VIRGINIA (Revised)
Humana·VA · Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine +3 more·Medicaid
Effective date
Feb 4, 2025
We identified it
Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This Humana Virginia Medicaid policy establishes coverage criteria for multiplex pathogen identification panels for infectious diseases in outpatient settings. It covers bacterial vaginitis testing, expanded respiratory infection panels (6+ targets) for high-risk patients, and tropical fever panels with specific clinical criteria.
Action Required
Before February 4, 2025: Billing team must update system to ensure proper documentation requirements for covered multiplex pathogen panels. Verify high-risk criteria documentation for expanded respiratory panels (87632, 87633) and ensure targeted panels are performed first. Flag non-covered codes (0152U, 0323U, 0330U, 0531U, 0557U, 0590U, 0593U) as requiring denial. Update encounter forms to capture required clinical criteria for tropical fever panels and bacterial vaginitis symptoms.