General Surgery Coding Alert - 2011 Issue 39
Physician Note: CMS Adds 16 Lab Tests to CLIA-Waived Status
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Article Overview
This article covers a CMS update tied to CLIA-waived laboratory testing and notes that some tests can be reported under the waived-testing framework. It is relevant to physicians, Part B practices, and coding staff who track CMS transmittals, MLN Matters updates, and laboratory reporting changes.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers stay current with CMS laboratory-testing updates that can affect reporting workflows and compliance for outpatient and physician practice settings.
What You Will Learn
- What the article says CMS updated
- Which general testing category the update affects
- Why the change is relevant to Part B practices
- What related CMS resource the article points to
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Part B practices
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
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