Nucleic Acid Pathogen Testing - Cigna

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Medical Coverage Policy Effective Date ........................................ ..... 9/15/2021. Next Review 1/15/2022. Coverage Policy Number .................................. 0530. Nucleic acid Pathogen Testing Table of Contents Related Coverage Resources Overview ........................................ ...................... 1 Preventive Care Services Coverage General Background ........................................ ....3. Medicare Coverage Determinations ....................8. Coding/Billing Information.

Gardnerella vaginalis (Gardnerella) is also known as bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in women of child-bearing age. It is characterized by an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria. Presenting symptoms include cystitis with or without hematuria, urethritis, acute vaginitis and dysuria (CDC ...

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