Genetic Testing for Diagnosis of Inherited Conditions - Medicare Advantage (Revised)
This is a Medicare Advantage policy revision for genetic testing used to diagnose inherited conditions, effective September 1, 2026. The policy establishes coverage requirements for genetic tests (single gene, multigene panels, WGS, WES, and STR analysis) when used diagnostically in symptomatic patients, and references MAC-specific Local Coverage Determinations and Articles that govern billing, coding, and prior authorization requirements by geographic region.