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MolDX: Melanoma Risk Stratification Molecular Testing
L38018
Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (J05)
Effective: June 26, 2025
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
Molecular risk-stratification tests for melanoma are covered only for patients with a personal history of melanoma who are undergoing workup/treatment evaluation, are non-metastatic, and have tumor characteristics (T1b+ or T1a with inadequate microstaging) and an estimated SLNB risk >5% within the test's intended use. Coverage also requires that the specific test demonstrates clinical validity, clinical utility beyond standard clinical/histologic/radiographic factors, appropriate analytical validity, and equivalent or superior performance to other covered tests.
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"Patient has a documented personal history of melanoma."
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