decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2002 / AB-02-091
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a CMS program memorandum about newly approved waived tests under CLIA and the related CPT coding updates tied to the QW modifier. It is relevant to laboratories, billing teams, and Medicare contractors that maintain covered code files and process claims for waived testing. The article includes effective and implementation dates, reporting notes, and an attachment listing tests, manufacturers, and associated CPT codes.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers identify whether their laboratory or billing workflows are affected by waived-test updates and Medicare CLIA file maintenance requirements.
Article Sections
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Program Memorandum
Introductory administrative memorandum information from DHHS and CMS, including the transmittal and subject of the update.
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New Waived Tests
Summary of the new waived tests approved for CLIA-related Medicare processing, along with timing and filing notes.
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Attachment
A detailed attachment listing waived test systems, manufacturers, associated CPT codes, and broad use categories.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS communicated updates for newly waived laboratory tests
- What general categories of laboratory testing were included in the update
- Which administrative dates and implementation notes accompanied the memorandum
- How the attachment organizes waived test information for Medicare-related processing
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Laboratory billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Medicare contractors
- Clinical laboratory managers
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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