MoIDX Open Meeting: October 9, 2023
Open Meeting Notification — Proposed LCD(s) Released for Comment
- MolDX: Molecular Testing for Risk Stratification of Thyroid Nodules DL39646
- MolDX: Molecular Biomarkers for Risk Stratification of Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules Following Bronchoscopy DL39654
- MolDX: Gene Expression Profile Tests for Decision-Making in Castration Resistant and Metastatic Prostate Cancers DL39636
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) assigned Palmetto GBA the task of developing local coverage determinations (LCDs) for processing and reviewing Medicare claims for Jurisdictions J and M. These LCDs can be found utilizing the Proposed LCD by Contractor Report on the Medicare Coverage Database. The entire LCD and related billing and coding article should be completely reviewed prior to the preparation of comments.
Palmetto GBA is soliciting comments on these proposed LCDs from physicians, manufacturers, suppliers and other professionals involved in the ordering and/or provisioning of these items. Other stakeholder comments are also welcomed. For medical professionals, we ask that you distribute these proposed LCDs to selected members of your organization for review and comment. If you disagree with any aspect of an LCD, you should be very specific in your comment and, if possible, offer an alternative. You should provide a clinical rationale for your position, including references from published clinical literature (e.g., peer-reviewed journals, clinical society guidelines, etc.). Submission of full-text literature supporting your position is strongly encouraged. We ask for a written response, regardless of your agreement or disagreement.
Meeting Materials
Important reminder: Providers and/or suppliers are cautioned not to make any changes based upon the information contained in a proposed LCD. Proposed LCDs are often substantially revised based upon the comments received. Revisions will be considered once all comments have been reviewed. The final LCD will be published in the CMS Medicare Coverage Database and on individual contractors’ websites, allowing for a minimum of 45-days’ public notice before the LCD becomes effective.
Refer to each contractor’s web site for additional information about LCD development and for copies of the draft LCDs.