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MLN909221 - Complying with Documentation Requirements for Lab Services

This updated publication comprises Subregulatory Guidance on Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program errors related to medical record documentation. This publication is based on content from https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/bp102c15.pdf#page=88, https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/clm104c16.pdf, https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/ncd103c1_Part3.pdf#page=5, https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/pim83c03.pdf#page=19, https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/ProviderCompliance

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

Issue Date: January 16, 2025

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