Local Coverage DeterminationCardiology

LCD L36139: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment — CGS

LCD-L36139

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L36139
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
March 19, 2026
MAC region
CGS Administrators

Summary

The introduction of LCD on biomarkers in cardiovascular risk assessment is expected to create a significant impact on Medicare billing related to cardiology services. Providers will need to ensure com

New LCD impacts cardiovascular billing starting 03/19/2026.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=36139&ver=31

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