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#Pathology services code

Bill the appropriate code without a modifier.

#Pathology services professional

When billing for lab services and you own the equipment used, the services cannot be separated into a professional and technical component. Examples: Bill blood, urine and other cultures in "units of." Bill multiple organism IDs in "units of."

If the documentation includes multiple tests, you must note which test is being claimed with the unlisted code.ĭo not bill a date span for services defined as multiple treatments or units of service.īill laboratory tests that are not repeats in units do not use the repeat modifier.

If there is not a more specific code available, you may use an unlisted code and must attach documentation to the claim to justify the use of the unlisted procedure code and to describe the procedure or service rendered.

#Pathology services manual

Refer to the MFPP Billing, Lab Services entry on the MFPP section of the Provider Manual for information regarding MFPP lab tests and services.Īccording to the HCPCS codebook, if you provide a service that is not accurately described by HCPCS CPT procedure codes, you may report the service using an unlisted procedure code.īefore considering using an unlisted or not otherwise classified procedure code, you must determine if another more specific code could describe the procedure or service being performed or provided. Minnesota Family Planning Program (MFPP) Lab Tests and Services HMOs wishing to use this exception must provide DHS a list of the staff-model clinics or labs (including the NPIs) within the HMO that will be billing for services that other labs within the same HMO provide. Lab services performed by a reference or outside lab that is not part of the same HMO must be billed by the lab that performed the test. (Refer to Medicare direct payment requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 447.10.)Ī staff-model clinic that is part of a health maintenance organization (HMO) licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health under Min nesota Statutes 62D may bill for lab tests performed at other sites within the same HMO. In this situation, MHCP can either pay the laboratory directly or pay the hospital with which it is affiliated. 1, 2015: An outpatient hospital laboratory or provider-based clinic may continue to bill for laboratory services performed by a reference or outside lab only if the lab is providing services either as part of the hospital or when operating under an arrangement that is within the scope of the hospital’s certification. Lab services that are part of an all-inclusive inpatient hospital (diagnosis-related group) DRG or nursing facility rate are not affected.ĭates of service on and after Oct. This policy applies to all services reported on claim format 837I and 837P.

This policy applies only to lab services where the costs are paid fee for service. When a specimen is sent to another provider, the ordering provider must also send all necessary information required for that provider to claim for the service. 1, 2015, in conjunction with Section 1902(a)(32) of the Social Security Act, MHCP will no longer reimburse providers for lab tests they did not complete unless they meet an exception as noted under “Exceptions” in this section.ĭo not include lab services you did not complete on your claim.

ěe allowed under the laboratory's CLIA certification if the service is classified under the CLIA programĮffective for dates of service on and after Jan.

Yield results that are used by the treating physician or practitioner in the screening, diagnosis or management of a member's specific medical condition.

ěe ordered and provided by or under the direction of a member’s treating physician (MD, OD, DPM, DDS) or practitioner (nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, physician assistant or certified professional midwife) who gives a consultation or treats a member for a specific medical condition within his or her scope of practice as defined by state law.

To be eligible for MHCP payment as a laboratory or pathology service, the service must: MHCP follows Medicare payment guidelines and most Medicare coverage policy guidelines and indications. Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare members are eligible for laboratory and pathology services.

ĜLIA certificate number(s) and expiration date(s).

If you did not indicate your CLIA certificate number on your MHCP enrollment application, or your organization has an updated or new certificate, you must fax the following to MHCP Provider Eligibility and Compliance at 65:

Have a current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate to receive reimbursement for a laboratory service classified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

All providers of laboratory services to Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) members must meet the following requirements: