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Laboratory Question for the Week of September 21, 2020

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Can we perform repeat organ and disease-oriented panel procedures on a single day of service?

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I’ve heard the government wants submission of COVID-19 lab data via electronic health records, do you have any tips for reporting this?

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When performing chemistry testing, if a specific analyte is not listed in the lab section of the CPT® book, where should we be looking?

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Can we bill for a P-Code when an irradiated unit is requested with the intent of transfusion, but the transfusion is not completed?

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Is pool testing considered diagnostic for COVID-19?

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What are some of the requirements for coding inclusion into the PLA section?

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What guidance has the HHS suggested for COVID-19 laboratory data submission methods?

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What code would I report for professional interpretation in molecular pathology?

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When it comes to microbiology follow-up test coding, what can labs still report separate codes for?

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Is it true that CMS will increase payment for COVID-19 specific lab tests?