Laboratory Question for the Week of September 30, 2019
How are laboratories vulnerable to the risk of fraud and abuse?
How are laboratories vulnerable to the risk of fraud and abuse?
Can you tell me more about how the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule will impact laboratory services?
How is CMS considering changing the laboratory DOS exception mentioned in last week’s question?
What are the criteria for the DOS exception mentioned in last week’s question?
I’ve heard that CMS aims to change a DOS exception in the 2019 OPPS. What is this exception?
What are the revenue codes for urinalysis?
What is the difference between manual rescreening and a manual review?
May I use codes 86255 and 86256 to test for Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
I’ve heard three new ADLTS are effective this summer. Can you provide more information?
How does new research contradict the GAO’s assertions on lab billing?
What are labs required to provide for specific data reporting under PAMA?
What are the possible consequences for applicable labs that fail to report data under PAMA?
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