CMS clarifies monetary penalties for failing to report COVID-19 results
As part of a new interim rule issued to clarify COVID-19 data reporting requirements, CMS also outlined the monetary penalties entities that fail to do so may face. As part of the Interim Final Rule published Aug. 24, CMS stated that any healthcare facility (including...
Understanding UHC’s lab test registry
Beginning Oct. 1, United Healthcare (UHC) will require labs to provide unique test codes on claims for in-scope services. In order to comply, lab providers must register their lab tests BEFORE Sept. 1, 2020. Lab test codes must be on claims for in-scope lab test...
Webinar recording: Laboratory and Pathology billing in the time of COVID
With the nation now slowly recovering from the COVID-19 public emergency, the Vachette team hosted a second free webinar for the laboratory and pathology community to offer updates on the latest billing, payment and coding issues that have arisen in recent months....
Coding and billing COVID-19: A step-by-step guide
As CMS and the AMA continue to develop new codes for performing and billing COVID-19 testing, we will work to update you with the latest information to ensure you’re being reimbursed properly during the ongoing public health emergency. RELATED: Covid Testing and...
Lighthouse Acquires MJB Lab Consulting, Expanding Medical Leadership Services