E/M Coding Alert - 2013 Issue 11
Physician Note: CMS Grants 'CLIA-Waived' Status to 9 Lab Tests
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Article Overview
This piece covers a CMS MLN Matters update affecting Medicare Part B laboratory billing, focusing on newly designated CLIA-waived tests and the modifier associated with that status. It also notes a separate physician documentation issue mentioned in the brief introduction. The article is relevant to coders, billing staff, and practices that submit lab claims under CMS guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
CMS updates on CLIA-waived testing can affect claim submission and reporting for common lab services. Practices need to recognize the scope of the update and the related billing indicator discussed in the article.
What You Will Learn
- Which CMS update the article references
- What broad category of lab tests is affected
- How the article connects the update to Medicare Part B billing
- What other documentation issue is mentioned alongside the lab test update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Physician office practices
- Laboratory billing teams
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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