The American Medical Association Approves a New Category I CPT® Code for the HelioLiver™ Test
The approval of a CPT code establishes a reimbursement pathway for increased access to HelioLiver, a simple blood test to detect hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) – the primary form of liver cancer
HelioLiver is currently available through a provider order – visit www.helioliver.com to learn more
HelioLiver, launched in
"Receiving a CPT PLA code for HelioLiver marks an important step towards our vision to enable widespread, affordable access of life-saving tools for at-risk populations who need clear and convenient answers about their health," said
The CPT PLA code for HelioLiver will allow providers to efficiently conduct routine surveillance of at-risk patients and streamline the reporting of services, claims processing and development of guidelines for medical care review, ultimately advancing more sophisticated and comprehensive care for patients.
About Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of liver cancer. According to the
Other conditions that are associated with HCC development are: hepatitis C, excessive alcohol use, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and inherited diseases such as hereditary hemochromatosis, primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and Wilson's disease.
About HelioLiver
HelioLiver is a multi-analyte blood test that incorporates cell-free DNA (cfDNA) methylation patterns, serum protein markers, and demographic information for the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Based on results from the ENCORE Phase 2 prospective, blinded, multi-center study, HelioLiver demonstrated high specificity (91%) and high sensitivity (76%) in detecting early-stage (I and II) HCC, significantly outperforming other clinically available detection tools such as AFP (57%) and GALAD (65%). Ultrasound, as standard of care, showed only 47% sensitivity for early-stage HCC.1 When considering HCC at all stages, HelioLiver performed at an 85% sensitivity with the same 91% specificity.1 By detecting HCC in earlier stages, HelioLiver allows patients access to more curative options and improve outcomes overall.
Providers can place orders online at helioliver.com/provider/how-to-order, via phone (+1 626-350-0537) or email at info@helioliver.com to get connected with a representative.
About Helio Genomics
Helio Genomics is an AI-driven healthcare company focused on commercializing early cancer detection tests from a simple blood draw. The company's mission is to simplify cancer screening so lives can be saved by detecting cancer earlier. With Helio's AI-driven technology, both physicians and their patients gain powerful insights from accurate, accessible, and convenient blood tests. Helio's development program is focused on liver, colon, breast and lung cancer.
Helio Genomics is headquartered in
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1 Lin N, Lin Y, Xu J, et al. A multi-analyte cell-free DNA–based blood test for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatol Commun. 2022;00:1–11. doi:10.1002/hep4.1918.
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