CPT®

Molecular Pathology Tier 2 Codes

Updated | 1 Min Read

The CPT® Editorial Panel has approved the early release of the most recently approved Molecular Pathology Tier 2 codes (PDF, updated Oct. 1, 2025).

All published changes provided as an early release of these codes are not intended to take effect until the dates listed on this page.

Molecular Pathology Tier 2 codes

Panel Meeting Approval: February

  • Publication date: April 1
  • Effective date: July 1

Panel Meeting Approval: May

  • Publication date: July 1  
  • Effective date: Oct. 1

Panel Meeting Approval: September/October

  • Publication date: Oct. 1*         
  • Effective date: Jan. 1

As for all other CPT codes, inclusion of a descriptor and its associated code number does not represent endorsement by the AMA of any particular diagnostic or therapeutic procedure or service. Inclusion or exclusion of a procedure or service does not imply any health insurance coverage or reimbursement policy.

*Note that the release date may be delayed by several days due to the timing of the CPT Panel fall meeting.

FEATURED STORIES

Abe Sutton, JD, CMS director, on the AMA Moving Medicine video podcast

New voluntary CMS pay model encourages use of health tech

| 5 Min Read
Young adult in a telehealth appointment

New data details how telehealth use varies by physician specialty

| 4 Min Read
Mom holding baby gets medicine from doctor

The AMA is committed to reversing the maternal mortality crisis

| 5 Min Read
Young child  holding throat with pained expression

What doctors wish patients knew about strep throat

| 11 Min Read