Add 22 lab tests, including FOB & flu, to your CLIA-waived list

Why This Topic Matters

Practices that perform waived testing need to know which laboratory services qualify for CLIA waiver status and how related coding updates affect reporting. This article helps readers track recent additions and code changes that may impact lab billing and compliance.

Article Sections

1. Waived status overview and CLIA reporting note

   Introduces the CLIA-waived status update and explains the general reporting context for offices performing waived tests. Mentions the CMS transmittals that source the update.

2. Recently waived laboratory tests

   Lists newly waived laboratory testing categories and associated effective dates across multiple point-of-care products. Covers a mix of screening, chemistry, immunologic, infectious disease, and other laboratory testing items.

3. CPT 2006-related CLIA-waived code changes

   Describes additional CLIA-waived coding changes tied to CPT 2006 updates for selected fecal occult blood and hemoglobin-related services. Identifies code replacement and code addition updates within the waiver context.