Genetic Testing Policy Number: PG0041 ADVANTAGE | ELITE | HMO Last Review: 04/11/2021 INDIVIDUAL MARKETPLACE | PROMEDICA MEDICARE PLAN | PPO GUIDELINES This policy does not certify benefits or authorization of benefits, which is designated by each individual policyholder terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations contract. It does not constitute a contract or guarantee regarding coverage or reimbursement/payment. Paramount applies coding edits to all medical claims through coding logic software to evaluate the accuracy and adherence to accepted national standards. This medical policy is solely for guiding medical necessity and explaining correct procedure reporting used to assist in making coverage decisions and administering benefits. SCOPE X Professional X Facility DESCRIPTION A genetic test is the analysis of human DNA, RNA, chromosomes, proteins, or certain metabolites in order to detect alterations related to a heritable or acquired disorder. This can be accomplished by directly examining the DNA or RNA that makes up a gene (direct testing), looking at markers co-inherited with a disease-causing gene (linkage testing), assaying certain metabolites (biochemical testing), or examining the chromosomes (cytogenetic testing). Clinical genetic tests are those in which specimens are examined and results reported to the provider or patient for the purpose of diagnosis, prevention or treatment in the care of individual patients. Genetic testing is performed for a variety of intended uses: Diagnostic testing (to diagnose disease) Predictive testing (generally performed to gather genetic data that can assist in clinical management, including therapeutic decision for an individual. Pre-symptomatic genetic testing (to predict future disease) Carrier testing (to identify carriers of genetic mutations) Prenatal testing (offered during pregnancy to identify fetuses that have certain diseases) Pre-implantation genetic testing (done in conjunction with invitro fertilization to determine whether embryos for implantation carry a gene mutation that could cause disease) Newborn screening (to test newborns shortly after birth to determine whether they have certain diseases known to cause problems with health and development) Pharmacogenetic testing (to determine the likelihood of an individual being responsive to a particular drug and/or to predict serious toxicity from a drug in order to optimize drug selection or drug dosage) Research genetic testing (used to help with research and development of gene-based therapy) Several hundred genetic tests are currently in use, and more are being developed. Although genetic testing can provide helpful information for diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness, there are limitations. For example, in a healthy patient, a positive result from a genetic test does not always mean the patient will develop a disease. On the other hand, in some situations, a negative result does not guarantee the patient will not have a certain disorder. POLICY HMO, PPO, Individual Marketplace, Elite/ProMedica Medicare Plan, Advantage Paramount does not cover investigational or experimental medical or surgical procedures that are not medically necessary and have not been strongly supported in research and for which there is a safe and medically accepted alternative available. PG0041 – 08/06/2021 Prior authorization is required for all genetic testing unless otherwise noted in one of the genetic specific policies (listed below), no matter the diagnosis. Prior authorization is required for all Non-Par Providers for ALL genetic testing. 2021 new codes added to the medical policy along with coverage and prior authorizations determinations-see table below. Procedure 0047U coverage change from Non-Covered to requires a Prior Authorization required for the Advantage Product line, effective 04/01/2021. Procedures 81168, 81191, 81192, 81193, 81194, 81351, 81353, require a prior authorization, ALL product lines, effective 04/01/2021. Procedures 81278, 81279, 81338, 81339, 81347, 81348, 81352, 81357, 81360, do not require a prior authorization, ALL product lines, effective 01/01/2021. Procedures 81554, 0173U, 0174U, 0175U, 0177U, 0179U, 0180U, 0181U, 0182U, 0183U, 0184U, 0185U, 0186U, 0187U, 0188U, 0189U, 0190U, 0191U, 0192U, 0193U, 0194U, 0195U, 0196U, 0197U, 0198U, 0199U, 0200U, 0201U, 0203U, 0204U, 0205U, 0208U, 0209U, 0211U, 0212U, 0213U, 0214U, 0215U, 0216U, 0217U, 0218U, 0220U, 0221U, 0222U, 0229U, 0230U, 0231U, 0232U, 0233U, 0234U, 0235U, 0236U, 0237U, 0238U, 0239U are Non-Covered, ALL product lines, effective 01/01/2021. Procedure 0172U requires a prior authorization for Commercial and Elite/ProMedica Medicare product lines, effective 04/01/2021. Procedure 0172U is Non-Covered, Advantage product line, effective 01/01/2021. Some genetic testing requires prior authorization or may be non-covered. A provider must refer to the Paramount prior authorization list and specific medical policy in reference to specific tests for coverage determinations (this list may not be all-inclusive): PG0065 Colorectal Cancer Screening (81327, 81401, 81528) PG0067 Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (HBOC) (81162, 81212, 81215, 81216, 81217, 81432, 81433) PG0119 gene Expression Profiling of Melanomas (0089U, 0090U, 81401, 81529, 51552, 81479, 81599) PG0280 Genetic Testing for Cardiac Conditions (81413, 81414, 81439, S3861-S3866) PG0287 Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS)/Cell-Free DNA Tests For Fetal Aneuploidy (81420, 81422, 81507, 0009M) PG0296 Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH)/Chromosomal Microarray Analysis (CMA) (81228, 81229, S3870) PG0298 Molecular Markers in Fine Needle Aspirates of Thyroid Nodules (81210, 81406, 81445, 81546, 81599, 0018U, 0026U, 0204U, 0208U, 0245U) PG0301 Genetic Expression Assays for Breast Cancer Prognosis (81479, 81519, 81520, 81521, 0008M, S3854) PG0302 Genetic Testing for Lynch Syndrome and Polyposis Syndromes (81201- 81203, 81288, 81292-81301, 81317-81319, 81401, 81403, 81406, 81435, 81436) PG0336 PTEN Genetic Testing (81321-81323) PG0340 AlloMap™ Molecular-Expression Blood Test (81595) PG0355 Genetic Testing for Hereditary Thrombophilia (81240, 81241, 81291) PG0357 Gene Expression Profiling for Colorectal Cancer (81525) PG0358 Genetic Counseling PG0360 Genetic Testing for Fragile X-Related Disorders (81243, 81244) PG0362 Vectra® DA (81490) PG0363 CORUS® CAD (81493) PG0041 – 08/06/2021 PG0364 Gene Expression Profiling for Cancers of Unknown Primary Site (81504, 81540) PG0367 Gene Expression Analysis for Prostate Cancer (81313, 81479, 81539, 81541, 81551) PG0368 GeneSight® Assay for Refractory Depression (81479) PG0375 Molecular Cytogenetic Testing (88230, 88233, 88235, 88237, 88239-88241, 88245, 88248, 88249, 88261-88264, 88267, 88269, 88271-88275, 88280, 88283, 88285, 88289, 88291, 88299) PG0387 Genetic Testing for Cystic Fibrosis (81220-81224) PG0390 Genetic Testing for Warfarin Dose (G9143, 81227, 81355) PG0391 UGT1A1 Targeted Mutation Analysis for Irinotecan Response (81350) PG0398 Genetic Testing for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (81329, 81336, 81337) PG0411 Genetic Testing for Dystrophinopathies (Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy) (81161, 81408) PG0412 Genetic Testing for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (81401, 81405, 81408, 81479, 81599) PG0417 Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) Codes (0001U-0061U) PG0436 CYP2C19 & CYP2D6 Pharmacogenetic Testing (81225, 81226) PG0437 HLA-B1502 & HLA-B5701 Pharmacogenetic Testing (81381) PG0438 Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Tests for Advanced Cancer (81455, 81479) PG0442 Carrier Screening for Genetic Diseases (81200, 81205, 81209, 81220, 81242, 81250, 81251-81255, 81257-81260, 81265, 81266, 81269, 81290, 81330, 81361, 81362-81364, 81400, 81401, 81403, 81404, 81406, 81412, 81443, 81479) PG0453 Germline Multi-Gene Panel Genetic Testing (81410, 81411, 81412, 81413, 81414, 81415, 81416, 81417, 81419, 81420, 81422, 81425, 81426, 81427, 81430, 81431, 81432, 81433, 81434, 81435, 81436, 81437, 81438, 81439, 81440, 81442, 81443, 81445, 81448, 81450, 81455, 81460, 81465, 81470, 81471) PG0467 Genetic Testing for Epilepsy (81188, 81189, 81190, 81401, 81403, 81404, 81405, 41406, 81407, 81419, 81479) PG0468 Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) and Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) (81415, 81416, 81417, 81425, 81426, 81427) Refer to CODING/BILLING INFORMATION below for coverage determination. COVERAGE CRITERIA HMO, PPO, Individual Marketplace, Elite/ProMedica Medicare Plan, Advantage Coverage and authorization for genetic testing is determined by review. The testing must have direct effect on the management and clinical care of the individual being tested, and must contain all of the following criteria: Individual has not previously received genetic testing for the disorder. In general, genetic testing for a particular disorder should be performed once per lifetime; however, there are rare instances in which testing may be performed more than once in a lifetime (e.g., previous testing methodology is inaccurate, a new discovery has added significant relevant mutations for a disease, significant changes in technology or treatments indicate that test results or outcomes may change as a result of repeat testing) The genetic disorder is associated with a significant disability or has a lethal natural history The risk of the significant disability or lethality from the genetic disorder cannot be determined through other diagnostic testing A specific mutation, or set of mutations, has been proven valid