CMS publishes Draft Local Coverage Determination
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("Renalytix" or the "Company")
for KidneyIntelX and kidneyintelX.dkd
The draft LCD specifies coverage for use of KidneyIntelX or kidneyintelX.dkd for patients with diagnosed Type 2 diabetes and Stage 1-3b Chronic Kidney Disease is reasonable and necessary. Any specified limitations for use conform to the
The LCD was submitted by
The Company formally requested an LCD from NGS, and submitted substantial peer reviewed published evidence in support of coverage of KidneyIntelX and kidneyintelX.dkd. NGS held a
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Stifel (Nominated Adviser, Joint Broker) |
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Tel: 020 7597 4000 |
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Tel: 020 7933 8780 or renalytix@walbrookpr.com |
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Mob: 07980 541 893 / 07407 804 654 |
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Tel: 415-389-6400 or investors@renalytix.com |
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About Renalytix
Renalytix (NASDAQ: RNLX) (LSE: RENX) is an in-vitro diagnostics and laboratory services company that is the global founder and leader in the new field of bioprognosis™ for kidney health. The leadership team, with a combined 200+ years of healthcare and in-vitro diagnostic experience, has designed its KidneyIntelX laboratory developed test to enable risk assessment for rapid progressive decline in kidney function in adult patients with T2D and early CKD (stages 1-3). We believe that by understanding how disease will progress, patients and providers can take action early to improve outcomes and reduce overall health system costs. For more information, visit www.renalytix.com.
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