Program_Memos / 2003 / AB-03-132

Why This Topic Matters

It helps providers, laboratories, and billing staff understand a Medicare Part B laboratory policy update and the documentation requirements tied to claim submission.

Article Sections

1. Program Memorandum Information

   Administrative details about the transmittal, issuance dates, and distribution instructions for the Medicare bulletin item.

2. Guidelines for Medicare Part B Laboratory Testing

   An overview of the CMS coverage policy discussion for prostate-specific antigen testing and laboratory date-of-service reporting under Medicare Part B.

3. Diagnostic PSA Laboratory Testing

   Background on the Medicare coverage framework for diagnostic prostate-specific antigen testing, including the clinical and policy context addressed by CMS.

4. Screening PSA Laboratory Testing

   Coverage and ordering context for screening prostate-specific antigen testing under Medicare, including the general limitations described in the article.

5. Date of Service for Laboratory Testing

   CMS guidance on how the date of service is determined for laboratory claims and the related collection-date information expected on laboratory test orders.