Laboratory Question for the Week of May 19, 2025
Bryan Nordley
May 19, 2025
When do we report 88360 as opposed to 88361?
When do we report 88360 as opposed to 88361?
Can you explain how CMS is addressing reimbursement for high-cost diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear cardiology?
What is needed if an ESRD patient is tested more than once a week?
How should I report the first and additional single-probe stain procedures when distinguishing between manual and computer-assisted methods?
What steps is CMS taking to improve access to high-cost specialty drugs, particularly for underserved populations served by Indian Health Service and tribal hospitals?
What are the intended use of codes 88355–88358?
CMS just finalized a policy to pay for non-opioid pain treatments. Why does this matter, especially for heart patients?
Lab Week has arrived! April 20–26 is Laboratory Medical Professionals Week (MLPW)—a time to honor the commitment of these professionals and recognize the critical role
What recent change has CMS made regarding Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs), and how does it impact treatment options for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and cardiovascular conditions?
When do we report +88155 vs 88150 or 88152?
Which code should be reported for the quantitative analysis of a non-specified mononuclear cell antigen via flow cytometry when the cell count is not defined by another code?
What does the CMS market basket adjustment mean for OPPS payments in 2025?
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