Listed below are the latest tests approved by the FDA as waived tests under CLIA. The CPT codes for the following new tests must have the modifier QW to be recognized as a waived test, effective January 1, 2007:

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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