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LCD L38584: MolDX: Phenotypic Biomarker Detection from Circulating Tumor Cells — CGS

Policy ID: LCD-L38584Specialty: OncologyAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: April 16, 2026lcd
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What changed

New MolDX policy may alter tumor cell testing reimbursement.

Who’s affected: Oncology billing teams · Effective: April 16, 2026

Affected codes

Codes81479

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This change affects 4 billing codes.

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