Laboratory Question for the Week of January 31, 2022
Can you provide details about when to report new codes 81523 and 81560?
Can you provide details about when to report new codes 81523 and 81560?
What is modifier 33? Is it applicable for testing?
Are there any updates for PAMA in 2022?
Can you clarify how MUEs are used?
Are there any new codes for multianalyte assay additions?
Do colony count restrictions apply for coverage on 87088?
We have a policy that we should always perform an automated differential with CBC. Is this ok from a compliance standpoint?
I’ve heard that pathologists are facing reimbursement cuts for 2022. Is this true?
Is it normal to report for each additional antibody stain when it comes to identifying the suspect neoplasm? If so, what codes would we report?
What are the risks of improper use of modifiers like modifier 59?
What are the requirements when ordering HCV screening and what are the guidelines for the frequency limit?
I’ve heard that CMS changed payment for high throughput testing, is this true? If yes, how so?
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