Congress extends pathology ‘grandfather’ protection for another year
Medicare sets final fees for new 2007 CPT lab codes
Preview of key Medicare changes affecting clinical labs, pathologists in ‘07—see Focus
—New & revised coverage policies
—Final payment rates
—Launch of MUEs
—National provider ID
—New claims processing MACs
Pathology, oncology groups issue guideline on HER2 testing for breast cancer
CLIA Advisory: New waived tests
Medicare overpayment recovery project to go nationwide
Washington Watch: von Eschenbach confirmed as permanent FDA head

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December 15, 2006 - Table of Contents

NIR December 15, 2006 (full PDF issue)

Pathology Escapes SGR Fee Cut, but Not Other Reductions

CMS Finalizes 2007 Lab Fee Schedule

‘Grandfather’ Protection Extended for Pathology TC Billings

What’s Ahead for Clinical Labs, Pathologists in ’07? A Quick Guide to Key Medicare Policy Changes

New Practice Guideline for HER2 Testing for Breast Cancer

New Waived Tests & Billing Codes

Medicare Recovery Audit Project to Go Nationwide

After Contentious Struggle, FDA Gets Permanent Head