Yes, many insurance companies cover genetic testing at MSK, though each carrier has different criteria for coverage. If you have questions regarding your specific plan, check with your insurance carrier directly or call the Memorial Sloan Kettering Insurance Line at 646-497-9176. Some insurance carriers may require that you get preauthorization for genetics counseling and testing services. The CGS is unable to request this for you. If your insurance carrier requires preauthorization, your referring doctor will need to call the insurance company before your first appointment with CGS. We can give you a letter of medical necessity to submit to your insurance company after you have completed counseling. Some insurance companies may require that you provide CPT codes for precertification. The specific CPT code for a genetic counseling visit depends on the amount of time you spend with your counselor. The codes are: People with a personal history of cancer LV1 99201
LV2 99202
LV3 99203
LV4 99204
LV5 99205
People with no personal history of cancer 99401
99402
If you need to have blood work done on the day of your first appointment, you will receive information about related CPT codes during your visit.