Local Coverage DeterminationOncology

LCD L38972: MolDX: Lab-Developed Tests for Inherited Cancer Syndromes in Patients with Cancer — Noridian

LCD-L38972

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L38972
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
February 5, 2026
MAC region
Noridian

Summary

The new LCD on lab-developed tests for inherited cancer syndromes may impact billing practices for oncology providers. It's crucial to ensure that claims for these tests align with the updated coverag

New LCD affects billing for inherited cancer tests.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=38972&ver=9

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