What genetic tests are covered by Medicare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are several genetic tests that Medicare covers under certain conditions, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Genetic testing for breast or ovarian cancer (BRCA1 and BRCA2):\u00a0<\/strong>Medicare covers genetic testing for women with a family history that may increase the risk of developing these cancers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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- Genetic testing for colorectal cancer:<\/strong>\u00a0Medicare covers certain genetic testing for people at high risk for hereditary colorectal cancer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pharmacogenomic tests:<\/strong>\u00a0These tests are used to determine how your body will respond to certain drugs based on your genetic profile. Medicare covers them if they are needed to guide treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What genetic tests are not covered?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Medicare does not cover genetic testing that is performed for recreational or non-medically necessary purposes. This includes direct-to-consumer tests, such as genetic ancestry tests and those that assess general disease risk without a specific medical recommendation. In addition, Medicare does not cover tests for conditions unrelated to treatable diseases, nor those used simply to \"prevent\" disease without solid medical evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you need to do to get Medicare to cover your genetic testing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If your physician feels that genetic testing is necessary, it is essential that you follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Make sure that the test is covered:<\/strong>\u00a0Talk to your doctor and confirm that the genetic test is a Medicare-covered service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Obtain a physician's order:<\/strong>\u00a0Medicare will only cover the test if a physician deems it medically necessary and issues an order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check the provider network:<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure the laboratory or facility performing the genetic test is in the Medicare-approved provider network.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGenetic testing can be a valuable tool for your health, but it is important to understand the limitations of Medicare coverage. Not all tests are covered, and only those that are medically necessary and ordered by a physician will qualify for coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Obtain a physician's order:<\/strong>\u00a0Medicare will only cover the test if a physician deems it medically necessary and issues an order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pharmacogenomic tests:<\/strong>\u00a0These tests are used to determine how your body will respond to certain drugs based on your genetic profile. Medicare covers them if they are needed to guide treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Genetic testing for colorectal cancer:<\/strong>\u00a0Medicare covers certain genetic testing for people at high risk for hereditary colorectal cancer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n