Local Coverage DeterminationOncology

LCD L36113: MolDX: MGMT Promoter Methylation Analysis — CGS

LCD-L36113

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L36113
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
August 7, 2025
MAC region
CGS Administrators

Summary

The implementation of the MGMT Promoter Methylation Analysis LCD may significantly affect billing practices for molecular diagnostics in oncology. Providers will need to ensure compliance with the new

New LCD impacts oncology billing for MGMT analysis.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=36113&ver=24

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