HCS4 – “Horizon 4 (SMA, CF, FRAGILE X, DMD)” replaced by HSS4 – “Horizon 4 (SMA, CF, FRAGILE X, DMD)”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

01/24/2023

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | January 2023

Replacement Test

Horizon 4 (SMA, CF, FRAGILE X, DMD)

Notes

Update Natera # HCS_4
New Code Natera # HCS_4

Replace new test because of test component changes and AOE changes

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

HCS4

Ordering Code

3302824

CPT-4 Codes(s)

81479 (or 81220, 81243, 81329, 81408, 81161)

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

HSS4

Ordering Code

3302871

CPT-4 Codes(s)

81479 (or 81220, 81243, 81329, 81408, 81161)

Turnaround Time
16 - 18 days
Performed
Monday - Friday
Legacy Code
HSS4
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Specimen Information

Collect

Special kit

Specimen Preparation

Special kit required for blood collection. Please call lab for kit.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Rejection Criteria

Specimens received refrigerated or frozen

Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Copy number analysis, Next - generation sequencing, Polymerase chain reaction, Genotyping,
Sanger sequencing
more

Reference Range

See report
more

Performing Laboratory

Natera
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Interface Map Changes

LOINC Code

Previous:Updated To:
46463-6

LOINC Code

Previous:Updated To:
82810-3

LOINC Code

Previous:Updated To:
53039-498039-1

Interface Map for HSS4

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Horizon 4 (SMA, CF, FRAGILE X, DMD)3302871
3302829Ethnicity of PatientYes
3302864Authorize Natera to share result with partner/physician?Yes
3302827Is this patient pregnant?Yes
3302865Natera to follow up with patient for sample collection?Yes
3302836Partner's DOB (MMDDYYYY)Yes
3302835Partner's name (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)Yes
3302866Partner's phone numberYes
3302867HIPAA consent obtained and available to Natera upon requestYes
3302868Specimen type (BLOOD/SALIVA)Yes
3302826Tay-Sachs Enzyme Add-onYes
3302834What type of billing?Yes
3302869Report Summary98039-1No
3302837Cystic Fibrosis38404-0No
3302838Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy50626-1No
3302839Fragile X Syndrome64417-6No
3302840Spinal Muscular Atrophy35462-1No
3302851Tay-Sachs Disease (DNA only)49253-5No
3302853Panel NotesNo
3302854Report Note86467-8No
3302855Footnotes62364-5No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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