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January Update of CLIA-Waived Tests, Billing Codes

by | Feb 25, 2015

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 CODEEFFECTIVE DATE DECRIPTION
G0434QWMay 29, 2013SCI International Inc. New Choice at Home Drug Test: Marijuana (strip format)
82465QW, 83718QW, 84478QW, 82962July 1, 2013Infopia USA LipidPro Professional Lipid Profile and Glucose Measuring System
G0434QWJuly 29, 2013Alere iCup DX 14 (Cassette Dip Card Format)
G0434QWSept. 25, 2013American Screening Corp. Inc. Discover Drug Test Cards
G0434QWSept. 25, 2013American Screening Corp. Inc. Discover Multi-Panel Drug Test Cups
82465QW, 83718QW, 84478QW, 82962Nov. 12, 2013Jant Pharmacal Corp., LipidPlus Professional Lipid Profile and Glucose Measuring System

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