Compliance Question of the Week – Laboratory

What is the difference between a presumptive lab test and a definitive lab test?

What is the difference between a presumptive lab test and a definitive lab test?

When it comes to panels, does Medicare allow labs to substitute one test for another?

How often can preventive screening tests be performed for Medicare patients?

What is the difference between the Tier 1 and Tier 2 molecular pathology CPT codes?

For the new lab payments, what codes will we use to identify the new and existing ADLTs?

Is it acceptable to list numerous CBC or hemograms on a charge master?

Is CMS using mostly hospital data to determine the new CLFS rates?

For Medicare outpatients, how are blood products paid?

Which Pap Test codes are included in the Medicare national payment rate?

If a treating physician orders an automated hemogram (CPT code 85027) and a manual differential WBC count (CPT code 85007), can both codes be reported for Medicare patients?

In addition to a written document, are there other ways that an order may be delivered to a lab?