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06/17/2025
WPS Oncology Related LCD Updates
WPS GHA has updated the following Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and Billing and Coding Articles for June 2025. The full article on their website details additional information on these updates. Please note: LCDs and Billing and Coding/Coverage articles will reflect these changes on May 29, 2025.
New Policies/Articles – We created the following new policies/articles for June 2025 – Effective as Indicated:
- Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Testing for Identification and Management of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis (July 27, 2025)
- MolDX: Genetic Testing for Heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease (July 27, 2025)
- MolDX: Molecular Testing for Identification and Management of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis (July 27, 2025)
Retired Policies/Articles – We retired no policies/articles for June 2025.
Revised Policies/Articles – We revised the following policies/articles for June 2025 – Effective as Indicated
- Billing and Coding: MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors (February 14, 2025)
- Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAS) (May 29, 2025)
Proposed LCD Open Meeting
Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Open Meetings are for anyone wishing to provide input about LCDs currently in the development process.
WPS will hold the next Proposed LCD Open Meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET. Dr. Joelle Vlahakis is the facilitator for this meeting. We will discuss the following proposed/draft policies at this meeting:
|
LCD Database ID Number |
Draft LCD Title | CMD |
| DL40193 | Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC) | Dr. Schaening-Perez |
The Proposed LCDs are posted to the Medicare Coverage Database. The Open Comment period begins on May 15, 2025. We will accept comments until June 28, 2025.
Interested parties may attend the Proposed LCD Open Meeting via webinar.
On the day and time of the meeting, Join here.
Dial-In Number: 608-504-5940 472161519#
Find a Local Number
Meeting ID: 992 355 347 726
Passcode: 2H2nT7P
Send any comments related to the proposed LCD to our Medical Directors:
- Email: policycomments@wpsic.com
- Mail: WPS Government Services Policy Dept.
Attn: Contractor Medical Director
1717 W Broadway
Madison WI 53713 - Fax: 608-977-9896
ATTN: WPS GHA Policy Department
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