GENETIC TESTING for HEREDITARY CANCER SYNDROMES Resource Guide
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Introduction

This section covers the possible ways an office may choose to bill for genetic services. Patients have different options in terms of payment for patient education and testing. Patients can seek payment for services through their health insurance plan or opt to pay for the cost of the test and education themselves.

Another aspect of billing is the genetic testing performed by the laboratory. Genetic testing performed at Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc. is billed by the laboratory and the Myriad Customer Service Department can assist with this process. Finding out about insurance coverage for genetic testing is important since many patients want this information as they go through the informed consent process. Fortunately, health insurance often pays for the majority of the cost of genetic testing. Information regarding protections against health insurance discrimination is also included in this section.

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Introduction
Billing for Patient Education
Coding for Patient Education
Myriad Reimbursement Assistance Program (MRAP)
Protections Against Insurance Discrimination