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 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