Castle Biosciences Uveal Melanoma Prognostic Test Garners Coverage from Multiple Payors

Jul 18, 2017

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NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – Medicare contractor Palmetto GBA has issued a final local coverage determination for Castle Biosciences' DecisionDx-UM, a prognostic test for uveal melanoma.

The LCD extends coverage for the DecisionDx-UM test to assess metastatic risk for newly diagnosed uveal melanoma patients, as well as to guide surveillance and referral to medical oncology.

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