Local Coverage DeterminationUrology

LCD L39688: MolDX: Gene Expression Profile Tests for Decision-Making in Castration Resistant and Metastatic Prostate Cancers — Noridian

LCD-L39688

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L39688
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
September 22, 2024
MAC region
Noridian

Summary

The implementation of the new MolDX guidelines for gene expression profile tests will influence billing practices related to castration-resistant and metastatic prostate cancers. These guidelines may

New guidelines impact billing for prostate 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=39688&ver=4

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