Local Coverage DeterminationHematology

Proposed LCD DL40022: MolDX: Non-Next Generation Sequencing Tests for the Diagnosis of BCR-ABL Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasms — WPS

LCD-DL40022

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-DL40022
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
See source document
MAC region
WPS

Summary

The proposed LCD could significantly impact billing practices for non-next generation sequencing tests used in diagnosing BCR-ABL negative myeloproliferative neoplasms. It may lead to a more stringent

Impact on billing for myeloproliferative neoplasms testing.

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=40021&ver=2

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