Local Coverage DeterminationGastroenterology

Proposed LCD DL40197: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis — Noridian

LCD-DL40197

Document details

Document type: Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body: MAC Contractor
Document ID: LCD-DL40197
Published: June 5, 2026
Effective date: See source document
MAC region: Noridian

Summary

The proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for biomarker testing in metabolic dysfunction-related liver diseases may affect billing by introducing new guidelines for reimbursement. Providers will

Impact on billing for liver disease biomarker testing.

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=40196&ver=4

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