The American Clinical Laboratory Association has asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to change its coverage and payment policy for the new CPT code 80047, Basic metabolic panel (ionized calcium). In a Mar. 14 letter to CMS, ACLA also said the panel should not be considered an ESRD composite rate test.

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April 14, 2008 - Table of Contents

NIR April 14, 2008 (full PDF issue)

Court Orders Halt to Medicare Lab Competitive Bidding Demo

House Approves Overhaul of CLIA Cytology Proficiency Testing

CLIA Cytology Program Shows Gains in PT Pass Rates

Preliminary Injunction Granted in Pathology Anti-Markup Lawsuit

Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting Lab Bidding Demo

ACLA to CMS: 'Rethink Policy on New Panel Code'

OIG Changes the Payment Rules for Advisory Opinions

Washington Watch (0804a)