AAPC: 8 Waived Tests for 2014

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the latest Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waived tests, according to an AAPC report.

Here are the new waived tests for 2014, including effective dates.

•    87880QW: poly stat Strep A Flip Test
July 29, 2013
•    G0434QW: Alere iScreen DX Multi-Drugs of Abuse Dip Test
Aug. 1, 2013
•    G0434QW: Alere iScreen DX Single Dip Card
Sept. 10, 2013
•    85018QW: Alere HemoPoint H2 System
Dec. 12, 2013
•    87804QW: Sofia Analyzer and Influenza A+B FIA
Dec. 13, 2013
•    G0434QW: Ultimate Analysis Cup Inc. UA Cups Test Cards
Feb. 21, 2014
•    G0434QW: Ultimate Analysis Cup Inc. UA Cups
Feb. 21, 2014
•    83516QW: Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc. InflammaDry
Feb.27, 2014

The tests have retroactive effective dates, which mean Medicare administrative contractors are required to reconsider all such claims, but are not required to make good on such claims already submitted for reimbursement, according to the report.

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