decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2005 Issue 9 (September)
New fecal occult and lactoferrin lab codes and revisions for 2006
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Article Overview
This article covers proposed 2006 laboratory coding changes affecting fecal occult blood testing and fecal lactoferrin testing. It explains the broad context of CPT Editorial Panel updates, CMS crosswalk activity, and differing stakeholder views on how the new lab codes should be aligned for payment, along with the federal comment-and-finalization timeline.
Why This Topic Matters
Lab coders, billing teams, compliance staff, and clinical laboratory stakeholders need to track annual CPT and Medicare fee schedule updates. Changes like these can affect code selection, payment alignment, and preparation for the upcoming fee schedule cycle.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the 2006 laboratory code updates discussed in the article
- How proposed CPT changes are being aligned with Medicare payment processes
- Why professional organizations may disagree about proposed crosswalks
- The timing of comment periods and final fee schedule announcement for the new codes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Clinical laboratory staff
- Compliance professionals
- Practice managers
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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