National Coverage Determination (NCD 90.2): Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) for Medicare Beneficiaries with Germline (Inherited) Cancer
The purpose of this change request is to inform contractors that effective for dates of service on and after January 27, 2020, CMS has determined that NGS, as a diagnostic laboratory test, is reasonable and necessary and covered nationally for patients with germline (inherited) cancer when performed in a CLIA-certified laboratory, when ordered by a treating physician and when specific requirements are met.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 11, 2020
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