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mamacze · 01-01-2013, 08:28 PM

I have had this test done twice and both times paid privately so yes indeed this is good news. But I agree with you Lani, it seems like it would be more prudent to get reimbursement for bone marrow DTC testing. I am sure Veridex has put a bit more $$ into lobbying for the CPT code - ah well; forward motion, no matter how halting - is good.
Thank you, as always, Lani for this update!
Kim from CT

01-01-2013, 08:28 PM	#3
mamacze Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madison, Connecticut Posts: 638	Re: Circulating tumor cells test by Veridex gets a CPT code from Medicare! I have had this test done twice and both times paid privately so yes indeed this is good news. But I agree with you Lani, it seems like it would be more prudent to get reimbursement for bone marrow DTC testing. I am sure Veridex has put a bit more $$ into lobbying for the CPT code - ah well; forward motion, no matter how halting - is good. Thank you, as always, Lani for this update! Kim from CT __________________ 2001 - Stage 0, lumpectomy, radiation, tamoxifen 2004 - Stage 4, mets to 4 lobes of lungs and liver, lumpectomy, er/pr -, her2 neu+++, Herceptin and Navelbine then Herceptin only. 2005 - Breast Ca vaccinations with the Tumor Vaccine Group in Seattle 2011 - Still Herceptin only and NED 2011, June - STOPPED Herceptin and kicked up my heels! 2012, February - 1 small tumor came back to haunt me in my lungs - back on Herceptin only, tumor stable. 2015, November - tumor on lungs removed (Segmentectomy), back on Herceptin only Received U of W vaccine clinical "booster" Vaccine 2022 On Herceptin and NED continues - WOOT WOOT!