lighthouselab, Author at Lighthouse Lab Services

Pitfalls to Avoid When Using Diagnosis Z-Codes

by lighthouselab | Sep 12, 2025 | Denial Management, Billing & CPT Codes, Revenue Cycle Management, Industry Insights

00:00 1X Lighthouse billing and coding specialists have recently observed a rising trend of claim denials for laboratory services involving the Z00.00 diagnosis code. This code, which is used for general adult medical examinations without abnormal findings,...

Tips To Find Startup Funding for Your Lab

by lighthouselab | Aug 22, 2025 | Lab Operations & Management, Tips for New Lab Owners, Lab Acquisitions and Transactions

00:00 1X As you embark on the journey of starting a clinical lab, you could potentially encounter massive challenges, including obtaining substantial financial backing. However, you can succeed in this area with the right approach and strategies. Here are...

What Is a “CLIA Lab Director” and What Are Their CLIA Requirements?

by lighthouselab | Aug 5, 2025 | Tips for New Lab Owners, Industry Insights, Lab Director News & Updates, Lab Recruiting & Careers

00:00 1X The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations specify the requirements for becoming a lab director. Rigorous standards ensure labs have qualified directors for high- and moderate-complexity testing. The lab director ensures CLIA...

Developing a Custom Test Menu for Urine Drug Testing

by lighthouselab | May 7, 2025 | Adding Lab Testing & LDTs, Lab Operations & Management, Tips for New Lab Owners, Industry Insights, Clinical Laboratory

Creating an effective toxicology urine drug test menu tailored to your practice’s patient population is a multifaceted process. It requires balancing clinical needs, regulatory compliance, and effective use of resources to ensure that testing contributes...

How to Commercialize a Laboratory Test

by lighthouselab | Mar 10, 2025 | Clinical Laboratory, Adding Lab Testing & LDTs, Lab Operations & Management, Industry Insights

UPDATE: On May 6, 2024, FDA issued a new rule amending the regulatory definition of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) device to include laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) and ending the agency’s longstanding policy of generalized enforcement discretion. However, on March 31,...

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