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LCD L39678: MolDX: Molecular Biomarkers for Risk Stratification of Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules Following Bronchoscopy — Noridian

LCD-L39678

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L39678
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
January 22, 2026
MAC region
Noridian

Summary

The introduction of MolDX for stratifying pulmonary nodules may significantly impact billing practices by necessitating new documentation and coding for marker tests. Facilities will need to ensure co

New MolDX guidelines will impact pulmonary nodule billing practices.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=39678&ver=5

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