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Oncology (urothelial), mRNA, gene expression profiling by real-time quantitative PCR of five genes (MDK, HOXA13, CDC2 [CDK1], IGFBP5, and CXCR2), utilizing urine, algorithm reported as a risk score for having recurrent urothelial carcinoma
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
Oncology (bladder), mRNA, microarray gene expression profiling of 219 genes, utilizing formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, algorithm reported as molecular subtype (luminal, luminal infiltrated, basal, basal claudin-low, neuroendocrine-like)
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
Oncology (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma [DLBCL]), mRNA, gene expression profiling by fluorescent probe hybridization of 20 genes, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, algorithm reported as cell of origin
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
Genetic Testing - Gene Expression
Gene expression refers to the mechanism through which the genetic information stored in a gene is transformed into a functional outcome. This predominantly transpires by transcribing RNA molecules that encode proteins or non-coding RNA molecules with alternative roles. Gene expression can be likened to an "on off switch," determining the timing and location of RNA molecules and proteins production, and a "volume control," dictating the quantity of these products generated. The process of gene expression is meticulously regulated and undergoes significant changes based on various conditions and cell types. Numerous RNA and protein products derived from genes play a role in governing the expression of other genes. The extent, timing, and manner in which a gene is expressed can be evaluated by assessing the functional activity of its product or observing the phenotype associated with the gene
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Reauthorization Guidelines
See Evicore site for specific requirements
Limits
Medicaid shall not cover whole exome sequencing (WES) or whole genome sequencing (WGS) for ANY of the following scenarios:
- 1. When the CCP criteria are not met;
- 2. For uncomplicated autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and
mild to moderate global developmental delay;
- 3. For screening during pregnancy to diagnose fetal conditions;
- 4. For testing an embryo before implantation;
- 5. For screening genetic carriers;
- 6. Genetic disorders in every other circumstance; or
- 7. The test is used to determine ancestry.
Comparator genome sequence analysis requires that whole genome sequencing be performed simultaneously or have been previously performed. For whole genome sequencing beneficiary must be currently admitted to or recently discharged from a NICU or PICU
Length of Stay
Once each primary cancer occurrence
Exclusions
Breast cancer gene expression profiling is not covered when CCP Specific criteria are not met or when used to predict response to specific chemotherapy regimens, for known metastatic cancer, for ductal carcinoma in situ when DCIS is the sole breast cancer histology, for the same tumor or more than one site when the primary tumor is multifocal, or to determine risk after the beneficiary has already decided to undergo or forego chemotherapy. Breast cancer management testing is also not covered when a gene expression profiling test other than the specified covered assays is used.
Thyroid nodule gene expression profiling is not covered when the additional criteria in the CCP are not met.
AlloMap is not covered for beneficiaries with a history of antibody-mediated rejection, for uses outside heart transplant rejection monitoring, or when results would not affect clinical management such as when a biopsy is already planned based on other risk factors.
Age Group Details
Thyroid nodule gene expression profiling is limited to beneficiaries age 21 years and older.
AlloMap molecular expression testing is limited to beneficiaries age 15 years and older.
Place of Service
Inpatient, Outpatient, Office, Laboratory.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
Resources
Cardiovascular disease, plasma, analysis of protein biomarkers by aptamer-based microarray and algorithm reported as 4-year likelihood of coronary event in high-risk populations
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Oncology, RNA, gene expression by whole transcriptome sequencing, formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue or fresh frozen tissue, predictive algorithm reported as potential targets for therapeutic agents
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
Oncology (central nervous system), analysis of 30000 DNA methylation loci by methylation array, utilizing DNA extracted from tumor tissue, diagnostic algorithm reported as probability of matching a reference tumor subclass
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
Genetic Testing for Diagnosis and Treatment
Genetic testing is used to identify changes or abnormalities in chromosomes, genes, or proteins to confirm or rule out suspected genetic conditions. Testing samples include blood, amniotic fluid, or bodily tissues. A genetic test involves an analysis of human chromosomes, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA), or gene products to establish a diagnosis of a genetic condition. In general, three categories of genetic testing—cytogenetic, biochemical, and molecular—are available to detect abnormalities in chromosome structure, protein function, and DNA sequence, respectively.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Reauthorization Guidelines
See Evicore site for specific requirements
Limits
once in a lifetime
Place of Service
Inpatient, Outpatient, Office, Laboratory
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
Resources
Glycosylated acute phase proteins (GlycA), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, quantitative
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Tenofovir, by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), urine, quantitative
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Genetic Testing - Gene Expression
Gene expression refers to the mechanism through which the genetic information stored in a gene is transformed into a functional outcome. This predominantly transpires by transcribing RNA molecules that encode proteins or non-coding RNA molecules with alternative roles. Gene expression can be likened to an "on off switch," determining the timing and location of RNA molecules and proteins production, and a "volume control," dictating the quantity of these products generated. The process of gene expression is meticulously regulated and undergoes significant changes based on various conditions and cell types. Numerous RNA and protein products derived from genes play a role in governing the expression of other genes. The extent, timing, and manner in which a gene is expressed can be evaluated by assessing the functional activity of its product or observing the phenotype associated with the gene
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Reauthorization Guidelines
See Evicore site for specific requirements
Limits
Medicaid shall not cover whole exome sequencing (WES) or whole genome sequencing (WGS) for ANY of the following scenarios:
- 1. When the CCP criteria are not met;
- 2. For uncomplicated autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and
mild to moderate global developmental delay;
- 3. For screening during pregnancy to diagnose fetal conditions;
- 4. For testing an embryo before implantation;
- 5. For screening genetic carriers;
- 6. Genetic disorders in every other circumstance; or
- 7. The test is used to determine ancestry.
Comparator genome sequence analysis requires that whole genome sequencing be performed simultaneously or have been previously performed. For whole genome sequencing beneficiary must be currently admitted to or recently discharged from a NICU or PICU
Length of Stay
Once each primary cancer occurrence
Exclusions
Breast cancer gene expression profiling is not covered when CCP Specific criteria are not met or when used to predict response to specific chemotherapy regimens, for known metastatic cancer, for ductal carcinoma in situ when DCIS is the sole breast cancer histology, for the same tumor or more than one site when the primary tumor is multifocal, or to determine risk after the beneficiary has already decided to undergo or forego chemotherapy. Breast cancer management testing is also not covered when a gene expression profiling test other than the specified covered assays is used.
Thyroid nodule gene expression profiling is not covered when the additional criteria in the CCP are not met.
AlloMap is not covered for beneficiaries with a history of antibody-mediated rejection, for uses outside heart transplant rejection monitoring, or when results would not affect clinical management such as when a biopsy is already planned based on other risk factors.
Age Group Details
Thyroid nodule gene expression profiling is limited to beneficiaries age 21 years and older.
AlloMap molecular expression testing is limited to beneficiaries age 15 years and older.
Place of Service
Inpatient, Outpatient, Office, Laboratory.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
Resources
Drug metabolism (adverse drug reactions and drug response), targeted sequence analysis (ie, CYP1A2, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, CYP2D6, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, CYP4F2, SLCO1B1, VKORC1 and rs12777823)
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
Drug metabolism (warfarin drug response), targeted sequence analysis (ie, CYP2C9, CYP4F2, VKORC1, rs12777823)
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
CYP1A2 (cytochrome P450 family 1, subfamily A, member 2)(eg, drug metabolism) gene analysis, common variants (ie, *1F, *1K, *6, *7)
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase)(drug metabolism) gene analysis, c.472G>A (rs4680) variant
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
TPMT (thiopurine S-methyltransferase), NUDT15 (nudix hydroxylase 15)(eg, thiopurine metabolism) gene analysis, common variants (ie, TPMT *2, *3A, *3B, *3C, *4, *5, *6, *8, *12; NUDT15 *3, *4, *5)
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
Neurology (prion disease), cerebrospinal fluid, detection of prion protein by quaking-induced conformational conversion, qualitative
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
Exome (ie, somatic mutations), paired formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tumor tissue and normal specimen, sequence analyses
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
1S-12, Genetic Testing - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Next-generation sequencing, also referred to as next-gen sequencing, has revolutionized genetic research and healthcare by enabling the identification of genetic variations. This innovative technique involves determining the sequence of nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA, in a beneficiary’s genetic code, which is known as DNA sequencing. Two commonly employed methods, namely whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing, leverage advanced technologies that enable the rapid sequencing of substantial amounts of DNA. These approaches have significantly propelled the field of genetics and serve as invaluable tools in the detection of genetic disorders.
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Reauthorization Guidelines
See Evicore site for specific requirements
Limits
Medicaid shall not cover whole exome sequencing (WES) or whole genome sequencing (WGS) for ANY of the following scenarios:
- 1. When the CCP criteria are not met;
- 2. For uncomplicated autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and
mild to moderate global developmental delay;
- 3. For screening during pregnancy to diagnose fetal conditions;
- 4. For testing an embryo before implantation;
- 5. For screening genetic carriers;
- 6. Genetic disorders in every other circumstance; or
- 7. The test is used to determine ancestry.
Comparator genome sequence analysis requires that whole genome sequencing be performed simultaneously or have been previously performed. For whole genome sequencing beneficiary must be currently admitted to or recently discharged from a NICU or PICU
Length of Stay
Once each primary cancer occurrence
Age Group Details
Comparator genome sequence analysis is limited to beneficiaries 21 years of age and younger, Whole genome sequencing requires beneficiary to be 21 years of age or younger.
How to Submit
Please submit your request to EviCore
Resources
Vitamin D, 25 hydroxy D2 and D3, by LC-MS/MS, serum microsample, quantitative
Authorization Guidelines
Please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
How to Submit
N/A - No authorization is required
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