Laboratory Question for the Week of February 14, 2022
What services do you expect will rebound more quickly as the pandemic eases? How can labs prepare for increased service volumes?
What services do you expect will rebound more quickly as the pandemic eases? How can labs prepare for increased service volumes?
Why were codes 81228 and 81229 revised in 2022?
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?
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