Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Laboratory Services Updates Rescinded
March 1, 2005The January 2005 Medi-Cal Update bulletin announced changes to the scope of services for laboratory testing for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrheoeae under the Family PACT Program.
Implementation, which was scheduled for February 01, 2005, is rescinded to allow for further study of the issue. For reference and until further notice, Family PACT is not reimbursing for CPT code 87801. The program continues to reimburse for codes 87100, 87290, 87491 and 87591. Restrictions as defined in the January bulletin for codes 87205, 87490, and 87590 are also postponed.