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Molecular Diagnostic Assays and Breath Testing for Transplant Rejection - MEDICAID - FLORIDA (Revised)

Humana·FL · Transplant Surgery, Nephrology, Cardiology +2 more·Medicaid
Effective date
Apr 6, 2026
We identified it
Jun 24, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Humana Florida Medicaid has issued a comprehensive policy stating that molecular diagnostic assays and breath testing for transplant rejection are NOT covered. This includes gene expression profiling, donor-derived cell-free DNA tests, breath testing, HLA testing, and urine-based tests for allograft rejection.

Action Required

Action needed
Before April 6, 2026: Billing team must update systems to flag all transplant rejection molecular diagnostic and breath testing codes as non-covered for Humana Florida Medicaid patients. Route all requests to Corporate Transplant Department at 1-866-421-5663 or transplant@humana.com. Update encounter forms to alert providers that these tests require alternative coverage sources. Claims submitted for these services will be denied.

Affected Billing Codes

81560
81479
81370
81371
81372
81373
81374
81375
81376
81377
81378
81379
81380
81381
81382
81383
81599