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Article Overview
This short article introduces a table of new clinical laboratory test codes associated with the calendar year 2010 pricing process. It is useful for coders, lab billing staff, and others tracking CPT-related updates and preliminary code availability from CMS and the AMA.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers know that new laboratory test identifiers were posted in connection with a fee schedule update, so they can monitor upcoming coding changes and prepare for the final code set.
What You Will Learn
That the article covers newly posted clinical laboratory test codes for a specific calendar year
That the update relates to the clinical laboratory fee schedule pricing process
That the article is about preliminary code availability and final code posting status
Which organizations are involved in the update process
Who Should Read This
Medical coders
Laboratory billing staff
Compliance staff
Revenue cycle professionals
Pathology and laboratory practices
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