Biomarkers Overview
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
24 active Medicare policies list 81504, and 4 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 Jul 17, 2023
JH · Effective Jul 17, 2023
JL · Effective Jul 17, 2023
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
4 policies from 4 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of 81504 |
|---|---|---|
| Tumor Markers | Mar 5, 2024 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 81504 |
|---|---|---|
| Predictive and Prognostic Polygenic Testing | Jun 14, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 81504 |
|---|---|---|
| Gene Expression Profiling for Cancer Indications |
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
National · Effective Jul 1, 2026
National · Effective Jul 1, 2026
National · Effective Jul 1, 2026
J5 · Effective Jul 1, 2026
JL · Effective Jul 1, 2026
J9 · Effective Jul 1, 2026
J6 · Effective Jul 15, 2026
| Apr 8, 2026 |
| Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 81504 |
|---|---|---|
| Gene Expression-Based Assays for Cancers of Unknown Primary | Jun 1, 2026 | Covered |