Interpace Biosciences Announces Update of Previously Announced CMS Billing Policy Impacting its Thyroid Tests
As a result, the Company will continue billing for both tests according to its Laboratory Coverage Determination (LCD) as originally set by Novitas.
- As a result, the Company will continue billing for both tests according to its Laboratory Coverage Determination (LCD) as originally set by Novitas.
- According to CMS, this updated policy will be posted on its website and will be included in the July 1, 2022 edit file.
- Tom Burnell, Interpaces President and CEO stated, We appreciate the prompt consideration of our appeal by NCCI and CMS to prevent any beneficiary access issues for our Medicare covered thyroid testing.
- We believe this is the correct policy based on the patient management for thyroid patients to allow physicians to help improve care and treatment of their patients.