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June 2016 CAC Update
There was only 1 proposed LCD policy discussed at this meeting that may have some relevance to Rheumatologists:

DL35062 Biomarkers Overview 
Click the link for more infomation on this proposed LCD policy.

Other topics of interest: 
  • Germ line testing for DMD, Dystrophin, in Duchene/Becker Muscular Dystrophy is not covered
  • Cytochrome P 450 testing:
    •     CYP2C19 (Plavix metabolism) is only covered with Acute coronary syndrome with planned PCI
    •     CYP2D6 (tricyclic antidepressants metabolism) can be ordered only if Amitriptyline or Nortriptyline are prescribed to treat depression.

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