Clinical lab articles
Checklist: Clinical labs
This checklist is intended to provide health care providers with a reference for use when responding to medical documentation requests pertaining to clinical lab drug testing. Health care providers…
Checklist: Clinical labs
This checklist is intended to provide health care providers with a reference for use when responding to medical documentation requests pertaining to clinical lab drug testing. Health care providers…
Attention clinical lab providers - Molecular diagnostic pathology survey (Gapfill)
First Coast seeks your input on establishing pricing under the Medicare program for the 2026 Gapfill laboratory test codes.
Travel allowance for collection of specimens
Read this article to learn more about the travel allowance paid for the collection of specimens.
Potential assignment violations by clinical laboratories
Some clinical laboratories in our jurisdiction are charging patients prior to performing services, a potential assignment violation. This article outlines Medicare regulations and potential penalties…
Recommendations regarding the development of a model compliance plan for clinical laboratories
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and other federal agencies have emphasized the importance of voluntarily developed and implemented compliance plans. The OIG has supplied guidance as to the…
Recommendations regarding the development of a model compliance plan for clinical laboratories
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and other federal agencies have emphasized the importance of voluntarily developed and implemented compliance plans. The OIG has supplied guidance as to the…