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National Coverage Determination (NCD) 210.3 - Screening for Colorectal Cancer (CRC)-Blood-Based Biomarker Tests

The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to inform contractors that CMS has determined effective on January 19, 2021 blood-based biomarker test is an appropriate colorectal cancer screening test based on specific criteria.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: May 20, 2021

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