Modifier Reporting for Repeat Tests for Automated Multi-Channel Chemistries (?AMCC?) for End Stage Renal Disease (?ESRD?) Beneficiaries
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Regulatory News Topic
CMS Change Request (?CR?) 4101 released October 28, 2005, provides modifier coding instructions for repeat laboratory tests furnished to ESRD beneficiaries. This affects reporting for both independent and hospital-based ESRD facilities.
Date of Insight Article
Friday, February 11, 2005
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