decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2013 Issue 4 (April)
Take note of 9 tests granted CLIA waivers starting July 1
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS transmittal 2671 and the lab tests newly granted CLIA-waived status starting July 1. It is relevant to laboratory billing, physician practices, and Medicare claims teams that need to understand the affected test categories, the associated billing modifier, and the timing of MAC implementation.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps billing and compliance staff recognize newly waived test brands, understand the CMS implementation timeline, and avoid claim-processing issues for waived laboratory services.
Article Sections
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Billing
Overview of the CMS update, the implementation timing, and the general billing context for waived laboratory tests.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of CMS’s CLIA waiver update for laboratory tests
- Which broad lab test categories are affected
- How the article frames the billing and implementation timeline
- What type of Medicare billing context the update relates to
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Laboratory managers
- Physician practice administrators
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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