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Medicare LCD expands dd-cfDNA coverage, boosting iMDx growth prospects

Jul 16, 2026, 3:25 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Positive reimbursement clarity and higher surveillance volumes can lift near-term revenue visibility; aligns with IMDX's TAM (~$2B) and in-house testing plan; FDA timing for GraftAssureDx remains a key swing factor.

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CMS MolDX issued a favorable local coverage determination expanding donor-derived dd-cfDNA surveillance for transplant care, improving reimbursement clarity. The policy raises Year 1 kidney tests to 6 and heart tests to 12, with 2–3 year surveillance at 4 annually and no ceiling thereafter if clinically useful. This enhances iMDx's in-house testing case and monetizes GraftAssureDx upon FDA approval, supporting broader TAM realization.

LCD expands dd-cfDNA testing coverage. Reimbursement clarity improves for hospitals and labs.
Baseline for long-term surveillance testing established. Supports in-house dd-cfDNA testing.
Kidney surveillance tests rise to 6 in Year 1. Heart tests unchanged at 12.
Policy cites iMDx research. Affirms leadership in dd-cfDNA.
Reimbursement rate $2,753 per dd-cfDNA result. GraftAssureDx under FDA review.

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