Labs
The Lab page is a central location for all Lab information coming from WPS Medicare. The page also contains links to important CMS Resources. For general information regarding issues that affect all providers, see the provider home page for news and sign-up to receive WPS Medicare eNews.
Policy and Coverage
For an index of Laboratory NCDs, please see the CMS Website http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/indexes.asp 
- PATH-016 Flow Cytometry
- PATH-026 Helicobacter Pylori Testing
- PATH-027 Cytogenetic Studies
- PATH-028 Heavy Metal Testing
- PATH-031 Syphilis Test
Other policies may contain information on Lab Services
WPS Medicare Articles and Resources
- Physicians Services for Pathology Coding Guidelines (06/22/09)
- Clinical Lab and Reference Laboratory Services Coding Guidelines (06/22/09)
- Attestation Option for Labs Billing TC Services for Hospital Patients CLIA Waived Tests
- CLIA Certificate of Provider-performed Microscopy
- Clinical Lab Claim Processing Requirements from Negotiated Rulemaking
- Clinical Lab Coverage Determinations Take Effect Nationally
- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Information
CMS Resources
- CMS Physicians/Nonphysician Practitioners - IOM Pub. 100-04, Chapter 12
- CMS Clinical Lab Center
- CMS Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule
- CMS Laboratory Claims Processing IOM 100-04 Chapter 16
- CMS Internet Only Manuals (IOM)
- Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters Articles
- CMS Coverage Center
- CMS CLIA Homepage
- Tests Granted Waived Status Under CLIA
Education
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Important Areas
Page Last Updated: Wednesday, 17-Feb-2010 15:27:27 CST
