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LCD L37891: MolDX: Envisia™, Veracyte™, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnostic Test — Noridian

LCD-L37891

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L37891
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
June 29, 2023
MAC region
Noridian

Summary

The update to the MolDX policy for Envisia™ and Veracyte™ tests will enable more accurate billing for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis diagnostic services. This will likely enhance reimbursement rates fo

Envisia™ and Veracyte™ tests now enhance billing accuracy.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=37891&ver=24

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