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Can all laboratories use revenue center codes?

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Is a screening code assigned when the reason for performing a test is because the inpatient has had contact with, or exposure to, a communicable disease?

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When analyzing multiple genes (a panel) for simultaneous reporting, should a single code be used or multiple Tiers 1 and 2 codes?

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How does CMS define a “group” test?

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When does the new laboratory DOS policy take effect?

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Does CMS provide a list of the conditions that it considers medically necessary for a urinalysis?

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When it comes to urinalysis, should our order forms include with and/or without reflex?

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Are 80061 and 83721 separately reportable?

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Does Medicare consider it appropriate for organ and disease-oriented panel procedures to be repeated on a single date of service?

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What code should be assigned when the combination of genes analyzed does not align with the description of an existing GSP (genomic sequencing procedure) code?