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CMS Manual System Pub 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 - Legislative Change to Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component of Physician Pathology Services

Guidance for implementation of provider education activities to notify the independent laboratories eligible to bill the carrier for the technical component of physician pathology services provided in an inpatient or outpatient setting that they may continue to do so through December 31, 2009, regardless of the beneficiary’s hospitalization status (inpatient or outpatient), in accordance with Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. .

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: July 25, 2008

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