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Proper Coding for Specimen Validity Testing Billed in Combination with Drug Testing

This MLN Matters Article is intended for laboratories and other providers billing Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for urine drug test services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

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

Issue Date: March 29, 2018

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.