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June 1997 pages 1-4
Automated Multichannel Testing Codes Revisited
The last time we published an article addressing automated multichannel testing was back in January 1996. At that time the Office of Inspector General (OIG) had prepared a study to review chemistry tests performed on automated laboratory equipment. The purpose of the study was to identify chemistry tests that, according to the OIG, should be paid as a panel but were not required by HCFA to be paneled. As part of their study, the OIG contacted various carriers to obtain information about the types of tests being performed on automated...
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