Biomarkers Overview
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
37 active Medicare policies list 81408, and 25 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Jan 30, 2022
JH · Effective Jan 30, 2022
JL · Effective Jan 30, 2022
J9 · Effective Jul 17, 2023
JH · Effective Jul 17, 2023
JL · Effective Jul 17, 2023
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
25 policies from 5 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
Showing 10 of 14 · All Ambetter policies
| Policy | Effective | Status of 81408 |
|---|---|---|
| Concert Genetic Testing: Cardiovascular | Not recorded | Referenced |
| Concert Genetic Testing: Hematology | Not recorded | Referenced |
| Concert Genetic Testing: Hereditary Cancer | Not recorded | Referenced |
| Concert Genetic Testing: Immunology and Rheumatology | Not recorded | Referenced |
| Concert Genetic Testing: Multisystem Genetic Conditions |
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Feb 16, 2017
J8 · Effective Feb 16, 2017
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Jul 13, 2025
JK · Effective Jul 13, 2025
J9 · Effective Dec 12, 2021
JH · Effective Dec 12, 2021
JL · Effective Dec 12, 2021
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2025
J9 · Effective Jan 1, 2025
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Feb 5, 2026
J5 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
JL · Effective Apr 1, 2026
J9 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
J6 · Effective Feb 12, 2026
J6 · Effective Jan 1, 2026
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2026
J9 · Effective Jan 1, 2026
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| Referenced |
| Concert Genetic Testing: Nephrology | Not recorded | Referenced |
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| Concert Genetic Testing: Neurology | Not recorded | Referenced |
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| Concert Genetic Testing: Nutrition and Metabolism | Not recorded | Referenced |
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| Concert Genetic Testing: Ophthalmology | Not recorded | Referenced |
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| Concert Genetic Testing: Orthopedics | Not recorded | Referenced |
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 81408 |
|---|---|---|
| Expanded Molecular Testing of Cancers to Select Targeted Therapies | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Genetic Testing for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Genetic Testing for Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue | Sep 1, 2025 | Covered |
| Genetic Testing for Macular Degeneration | Oct 1, 2025 | Covered |
| Reproductive Carrier Screening for Genetic Diseases | Dec 1, 2025 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 81408 |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier Screening in the Reproductive Setting | Not recorded | Covered |
| Carrier Screening in the Reproductive Setting | Not recorded | Covered |
| Hereditary Cancer Testing | Not recorded | Covered |
| Predictive and Prognostic Polygenic Testing | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 81408 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Comprehensive Code List - Effective 03/07/2026 | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 81408 |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 Molecular Pathology Procedures | Not recorded | Covered |