Clinical diagnostic laboratory tests
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
National coverage policies for 23 lab tests would become effective 12 months following publication of a final rule, according to a March 10 proposed rule establishing "national coverage and administrative policies" for diagnostic lab tests payable under Medicare Part B. The policies were finalized last September by an 18 member negotiated rulemaking committee (1"The Gray Sheet" Sept. 6, p. 11). Once it becomes effective, the rule provides a 12-month grace period "for any system changes any party is required to make." Comments are due by May 9