Recent CMS change doesn't affect how you bill screening tests

Article Overview

This article is for coders, billers, auditors, and compliance-focused clinicians who need to understand how Medicare guidance applies to diagnostic testing and screening services. It discusses a CMS memo, the distinction between test results and the reason a test was ordered, and the continued use of preventive medicine coding for screening-related services. The article also addresses common billing misconceptions, audit risk, and the difference between screening encounters and follow-up office visits.