decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 2 (February)
Pros and cons of instituting a full lab
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Article Overview
This article discusses the business and compliance considerations involved in setting up a full in-office laboratory. It is aimed at physicians, practice managers, and coding/billing staff who want a high-level understanding of profitability, test complexity, payer requirements, and CLIA-related operational implications.
Why This Topic Matters
Choosing whether to operate a full lab can affect practice revenue, workflow, and reimbursement. The article helps readers understand the broader administrative and payer considerations that influence whether in-office testing is practical.
What You Will Learn
- The business factors involved in deciding whether to operate a full office laboratory
- How test complexity and payer requirements can affect in-office lab operations
- Why compliance and laboratory certification considerations matter for physician practices
- How practice specialty and patient mix can influence the usefulness of a full lab
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Office administrators
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