LCDActive
MolDX: NRAS Genetic Testing
L36335
Effective: July 27, 2023
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
Coverage is limited to somatic NRAS testing of tumor tissue for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) per NCCN v2.2016 to inform anti-EGFR therapy decisions. All other indications — including NRAS testing for melanoma, other tumor types, and germline testing for Noonan syndrome — are non-covered due to insufficient evidence of clinical utility.
Coverage Criteria Preview
Key requirements from the full policy
"NRAS tumor tissue testing for somatic NRAS mutations is covered for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) to guide anti-EGFR therapy decisions per NCCN Guidelines (Version 2."
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