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MolDX: Melanoma Risk Stratification Molecular Testing
L37750
Effective: June 26, 2025
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
Molecular diagnostic tests for melanoma risk stratification are covered when the patient has a personal history of melanoma, is undergoing workup or treatment evaluation, is non-metastatic, has Stage T1b+ (or T1a with documented microstaging concern), and has a presumed SLNB risk >5% with disease characteristics within the test's intended use. The specific test must have Technical Assessment–supported clinical validity, clinical utility beyond existing factors, appropriate analytical validity, and equivalent or superior performance to other covered tests.
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"Patient has a personal history of melanoma."
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