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LCD L39467: MolDX: Molecular Biomarker Testing to Guide Targeted Therapy Selection in Rheumatoid Arthritis — Noridian

LCD-L39467

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L39467
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
January 22, 2026
MAC region
Noridian

Summary

The new LCD for Molecular Biomarker Testing in Rheumatoid Arthritis may expand the coverage for specific biomarkers, improving the choice of targeted therapies. This change will allow practices to bil

New billing guidance for biomarker testing in RA effective 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=39467&ver=9

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