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Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Biomarkers to Risk-Stratify Patients at Increased Risk for Prostate Cancer

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Article Title
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Biomarkers to Risk-Stratify Patients at Increased Risk for Prostate Cancer
Article Type
Billing and Coding
Original Effective Date
07/17/2022
Revision Effective Date
11/16/2023
Revision Ending Date
03/13/2024
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The information in this article contains billing, coding or other guidelines that complement the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for MolDX: Molecular Biomarkers to Risk-Stratify Patients at Increased Risk for Prostate Cancer L38997.

To report a Molecular Biomarkers to Risk-Stratify Patients at Increased Risk for Prostate Cancer service, please submit the following claim information:

  • Select the appropriate CPT® code
  • Enter 1 unit of service (UOS)
  • Enter the appropriate DEX Z-Code® identifier adjacent to the CPT® code in the comment/narrative field for the following Part B claim field/types:
    • Loop 2400 or SV101-7 for the 5010A1 837P
    • Box 19 for paper claim
  • Enter the appropriate DEX Z-Code® identifier adjacent to the CPT® code in the comment/narrative field for the following Part A claim field/types:
    • Line SV202-7 for 837I electronic claim
    • Block 80 for the UB04 claim form
  • Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM code

Note: When entering the DEX Z-Code® on the SV101-7 documentation field for Part B claims please do not add additional characters and/or information on the line.

Additional information:

  • Only one molecular biomarker test may be performed per date of service.
  • Only one molecular biomarker test may be performed for a given clinical indication, as allowed by the policy.

 

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The following codes are covered

Group 1 Codes
Code Description
D29.1 Benign neoplasm of prostate
D40.0 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of prostate
N40.2 Nodular prostate without lower urinary tract symptoms
N40.3 Nodular prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms
R97.20 Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

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The following codes are covered

Group 2 Codes
Code Description
D29.1 Benign neoplasm of prostate
D40.0 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of prostate
N40.2 Nodular prostate without lower urinary tract symptoms
N40.3 Nodular prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms
R97.20 Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
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Revision History Information

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11/16/2023 R3

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Revision Effective: 11/16/2023

Revision Explanation: Updated LCD Reference Article section.

11/02/2023 R2

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Revision Effective Date: 11/02/2023

Revision Explanation: 

Under Article Text revised the 3rd and 6th bullets to remove “DEX Z-Code™” and replaced with “DEX Z-Code®”. Added “NOTE: When entering the DEX Z-Code® on the SV101-7 documentation field for Part B claims please do not add additional characters and/or information on the line”. Under subheading Additional information deleted third sentence and Table 1. This revision is effective 11/2/2023.

Under CPT/HPCS Codes Group 2: Paragraph added “The following test may be billed in the pre-biopsy setting as defined in the policy: SelectMDx assay (PLA 0339U), performed on post-digital rectal exam (DRE) urine specimens”. Under CPT/HCPCS Codes Group 2: Codes added 0339U. Under ICD-10 Codes that Support Medical Necessity Group 2: Paragraph added “The following codes are covered”. Under ICD-10 Codes that Support Medical Necessity Group 2: Codes added D29.1, D40.0, N40.2, N40.3, and R97.20. The revision is effective 2/17/2023.

03/30/2023 R1

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Revision Effective Date: 03/30/2023

Revision Explanation: Annual review, no changes 

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Keywords

  • Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer