AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2009 Bulletin 2
Place of Service (POS) and Date of Service (DOS) Instructions for the Interpretation (Professional Component) and Technical Component of Diagnostic Te
Place of Service (POS) and Date of Service (DOS) Instructions for the Interpretation (Professional Component) and Technical Component of Diagnostic Tests Transmittal 1823 that was issued to provide instructions on POS and DOS has been rescinded, and is replaced by Transmittal 1873, which announced that the implementation date for DOS requirement has been delayed to July 1, 2010. While CMS previously issued the POS guidelines to submit the ZIP code for the location of service, the DOS guideline to use the date of interpretation is new. Note: The POS requirement remains effective on January 4, 2010. In Transmittal 1823...
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Article Overview
This article reviews CMS instructions affecting how diagnostic test services are reported for the professional and technical components, with emphasis on place of service and date of service reporting. It also notes a later transmittal that delayed implementation of the date-of-service requirement and references input from specialty organizations concerned with operational readiness. The piece is useful for radiology, billing, and compliance professionals who need to understand the scope of the CMS guidance and its timing.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting of diagnostic test service location and service dates affects claim submission, compliance, and operational workflow for imaging and radiology practices. This article helps readers understand a CMS policy update and the organizations involved in responding to it.
Article Sections
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Place of Service and Date of Service Instructions
Overview of CMS instructions for reporting service location and service date for diagnostic test interpretation and related components. The section frames the policy change and its implementation timing.
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Transmittal Update and Implementation Delay
Discussion of the later transmittal that revised the implementation timeline for the reporting requirement. The section notes the timing change and the role of stakeholder concerns.
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Professional Society Feedback
Summary of comments from specialty and industry organizations regarding readiness for the new guidance. The section focuses on the groups involved and their request for additional time.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS addressed place of service reporting for diagnostic test interpretation
- How date of service reporting was updated for interpretation services
- Which organizations raised implementation concerns
- How the implementation timeline was modified
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Medical billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Diagnostic imaging practices
- Healthcare administrators
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