Date of Service (DOS) for Clinical Laboratory and Pathology Specimens
This Change Request (CR) implements revisions to the DOS policy for tests performed on laboratory specimens. The technical component (TC) of physician pathology services have been added to this policy, in accordance with updates to 42 CFR§414.50.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 23, 2008
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