January Update of CLIA-Waived Tests, Billing Codes
The Jan. 10, 2014, update to the list of tests waived under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) includes six new tests approved by the Food and Drug Administration. When billing for the tests below, you must use the QW modifier. This enables your local Medicare contractor to recognize the code as waived. The January […]
The Jan. 10, 2014, update to the list of tests waived under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) includes six new tests approved by the Food and Drug Administration. When billing for the tests below, you must use the QW modifier. This enables your local Medicare contractor to recognize the code as waived. The January update, plus a complete list of CLIA-waived tests and devices, can be found in Transmittal 2854 (Change Request 8560) at www.cms.gov under “Transmittals.” The implementation date is April 7, 2014.
CPT CODE | EFFECTIVE DATE | DECRIPTION |
G0434QW | May 29, 2013 | SCI International Inc. New Choice at Home Drug Test: Marijuana (strip format) |
82465QW, 83718QW, 84478QW, 82962 | July 1, 2013 | Infopia USA LipidPro Professional Lipid Profile and Glucose Measuring System |
G0434QW | July 29, 2013 | Alere iCup DX 14 (Cassette Dip Card Format) |
G0434QW | Sept. 25, 2013 | American Screening Corp. Inc. Discover Drug Test Cards |
G0434QW | Sept. 25, 2013 | American Screening Corp. Inc. Discover Multi-Panel Drug Test Cups |
82465QW, 83718QW, 84478QW, 82962 | Nov. 12, 2013 | Jant Pharmacal Corp., LipidPlus Professional Lipid Profile and Glucose Measuring System |
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