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Physician Referral Guidelines for Genomic Medicine at UC Davis MIND Institute | Patient Referrals

Genomic Medicine at UC Davis MIND Institute

Use the guidelines on this page to refer patients to UC Davis MIND Institute for genomic medicine specialty care.

To help expedite your referral, include:

  • Subspecialty or clinical indication
  • Required clinical documentation
  • Approved CPT codes
Subspecialty or Indication

Reason for Referral

  • Evaluation or Management of Known Genetic Condition

Required Medical Records

  • Clinical notes related to condition
  • Genetic testing results

 NOTE: Direct to consumer testing not accepted.

Requested CPT Codes

  • 99205
  • 99215 x3
  • 99417 
  • 99354
  • 99358
  • S0265 x8 (Medi-Cal)
  • 96040 x4 (Commercial plans)
  • 96041 x4 (Commercial plans)

Reason for Referral

  • Genetic Test Result Discussion

Required Medical Records

  • Genetic testing results 

NOTE: Direct to consumer testing not accepted.

Requested CPT Codes

  • 99205
  • 99215 x3
  • 99417 
  • 99354
  • 99358
  • S0265 x8 (Medi-Cal)
  • 96040 x4 (Commercial plans)

Reason for Referral

  • Genetic Counseling for Abnormal Genetic Testing Result

Required Medical Records

  • Genetic testing results 

NOTE: Direct to consumer testing not accepted.

Requested CPT Codes

  • 99205
  • 99215 x3
  • 99417 
  • 99354
  • 99358
  • S0265 x8 (Medi-Cal)
  • 96040 x4 (Commercial plans)
  • 96041 x4 (Commercial plans)

Reason for Referral

  • Consultation or Evaluation for Family History of a Genetic Condition

Required Medical Records

  • Clinical notes related to the condition
  • Past family member genetic testing strongly encouraged 

Requested CPT Codes

  • 99205
  • 99215 x3
  • 99417 
  • 99354
  • 99358
  • S0265 x8 (Medi-Cal)
  • 96040 x4 (Commercial plans)
  • 96041 x4 (Commercial plans)

NOTE: If patient has Medicare, ICD10 cannot be a Z-code.

Reason for Referral

  • Evaluation for Connective Tissue Disorder

Required Medical Records

  • Records list to be determined
  • Connective Tissue Disorder referral form required

Requested CPT Codes

  • 99205
  • 99215 x3
  • 99417
  • 99354
  • 99358
  • S0265 x8 (Medi-Cal)
  • 96040 x4 (Commercial plans)
  • 96041 x4 (Commercial plans)

  • If the suspected genetic condition is not listed below, provide general reason for referral and use the following guidelines to refer a patient for evaluation or consultation.

    Required Medical Records

    • Clinical notes related to condition
    • Imaging related to condition
    • Lab work documenting clinical concerns
    • Genetic testing results

    Requested CPT Codes

    • 99205
    • 99215 x3
    • 99417 
    • 99354
    • 99358
    • S0265 x8 (Medi-Cal)
    • 96040 x4 (Commercial plans)
    • 96041 x4 (Commercial plans)
  • Reason for Referral

    • Cardiac abnormality: structural, cardiomyopathy, arrythmia

    Required Medical Records

    • Clinical notes related to condition
    • Echocardiogram
    • EKG if available

    Requested CPT Codes

    • 99205
    • 99215 x3
    • 99417 
    • 99354
    • 99358
    • S0265 x8 (Medi-Cal)
    • 96040 x4 (Commercial plans)
  • Reason for Referral

    • Ocular condition

    Required Medical Records

    • Clinical notes related to condition
    • Eye exam from optometry or ophthalmology

    Requested CPT Codes

    • 99205
    • 99215 x3
    • 99417 
    • 99354
    • 99358
    • S0265 x8 (Medi-Cal)
    • 96040 x4 (Commercial plans)
    • 96041 x4 (Commercial plans)
  • Reason for Referral

    • Rasopathy: Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Noonan syndrome, Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome
    • Tuberous Sclerosis, PTEN-related conditions

    Required Medical Records

    • Clinical notes related to condition
    • Imaging related to condition
    • Lab work related to condition
    • Genetic testing results
    • Ophthalmology evaluation if available
    • Dermatology evaluation if available 

    Requested CPT Codes

    • 99205
    • 99215 x3
    • 99417 
    • 99354
    • 99358
    • S0265 x8 (Medi-Cal)
    • 96040 x4 (Commercial plans)
  • Reason for Referral

    Suspected hereditary cancers:

    • Cancer under the age of 50
    • Lynch syndrome
    • Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
    • Family history of cancer (any type)

    Not treated in Genomic Medicine. Please direct referral to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.

  • Reason for Referral

    For genetic consultations or evaluations related to:

    • Current pregnancy
    • Ongoing pregnancy
    • Multiple pregnancy losses
    • Family planning
    • Carrier of genetic disorder
    • Carrier testing
    • Carrier screening

    Not treated in Genomic Medicine. Please direct referral to Maternal Fetal Medicine at UC Davis Health.

  • Reason for Referral

    • Huntington’s Disease
    • Family History of Huntington’s Disease
    • Huntington’s Chorea
    • Genetic testing for Huntington’s Disease 
    • HTT gene mutation

    Not treated in Genomic Medicine. Please direct referral to UC Davis Health Department of Neurology.

Reason for Referral

  • MTHFR mutation
  • Folate deficiency

Required Medical Records

Recent labs including: 

  • B12 vitamin Level
  • Total Homocysteine Levels — must be abnormal for acceptance 

Requested CPT Codes

  • 99205
  • 99215 x3
  • 99417 
  • 99354
  • 99358
  • S0265 x8 (Medi-Cal)
  • 96040 x4 (Commercial plans)
  • 96041 x4 (Commercial plans)

  • Reason for Referral

    • Family History of Alzheimer’s or Dementia
    • Personal History of Alzheimer’s Disease

    Required Medical Records

    • Clinical notes related to condition
    • Genetic testing results

    Requested CPT Codes

    • 99205
    • 99215 x3
    • 99417 
    • 99354
    • 99358
    • S0265 x8 (Medi-Cal)
    • 96040 x4 (Commercial plans)
    • 96041 x4 (Commercial plans)

    NOTE: If patient has Medicare, ICD10 cannot be a Z-code.

  • Reason for Referral

    • APOE mutation
    • APOE polymorphism
    • APOE testing

    Not treated in Genomic Medicine: Please direct referral to UC Davis Health. Appropriate department to be determined.

Reason for Referral

  • Adverse medication interaction
  • Failed medications
  • Pharmacogenetic testing
  • Pharmacogenomic testing
  • SSRI testing
  • GeneSight testing

Not treated in Genomic Medicine: Please direct referral to UC Davis Health. Appropriate department to be determined.

Reason for Referral

  • HFE mutation
  • HFE polymorphism
  • Iron overload
  • HFE heterozygote
  • HFE homozygote

Not treated in Genomic Medicine: Please direct referral to UC Davis Health, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Authorization Information

Clinic Location Tax ID NPI
Hospital 946036494 1710918545