In response to an inquiry from the American Clinical Laboratory Association, an official of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has clarified a payment change due for the new CPT code 80047, basic metabolic panel (ionized calcium), added to the 2008 lab fee schedule.

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January 28, 2008 - Table of Contents

NIR January 28, 2008 (full issue PDF)

Labs Ratchet Up Game Plan to Block Lab Bidding Demo

Physician Fee Fix Issues in Flux

Regulating IVDMIAs: A Closer Look at ACLA’s Proposed Model

Legislative Outlook for Medicare Changes in 2008: Key Priorities for Clinical Labs, Pathologists

FDA Okays 1st Test to Identify 12 Respiratory Viruses

Pathology Claims Advisory

CMS to Adjust Payment for New Metabolic Panel Code