Draft Local Coverage Determination favorable to Oncotype DX Genomic Prostate Score

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Palmetto GBA, a Medicare administrative contractor that assesses molecular diagnostic technologies, has issued a draft local coverage determination for the Oncotype DXGenomic Prostate Score issued a draft LCD that recommends Medicare coverage for use of the test in qualified patients with favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer.

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