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Question:
Are any of the specimen-collection codes paid separately by Medicare?
Answer:
According to transmittal 3999, Medicare will make separate payment under the clinical laboratory fee schedule (CLFS) for the following specimen-collection methods (effective April 1, 2018):
| 36415 | Collection of venous blood by venipuncture |
| P9612 | Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service |
| P9615 | Catheterization for collection of specimen(s) (multiple patients) |
For this transmittal, which includes the CLFS update (issued March 14, 2018), go to https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Transmittals/2018-Transmittals-Items/R3999CP.html.
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