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New Waived Tests



Monday, February 01, 2010


  • CPT/HCPCS code, 82042QW, has been assigned for the albumin test performed using the Abaxis Piccolo Point of Care Chemistry Analyzer (Liver Panel Plus Reagent Disc){whole blood}.
  • CPT/HCPCS code, 82150QW, has been assigned for the amylase test performed using the Abaxis Piccolo Point of Care Chemistry Analyzer (Liver Panel Plus Reagent Disc){whole blood}.
  • CPT/HCPCS code, 82247QW, has been assigned for the total bilirubin test performed using the Abaxis Piccolo Point of Care Chemistry Analyzer (Liver Panel Plus Reagent Disc){whole blood}.
  • CPT/HCPCS code, 82977QW, has been assigned for the gamma glutamlytransferase (GGT) test performed using the Abaxis Piccolo Point of Care Chemistry Analyzer (Liver Panel Plus Reagent Disc){whole blood}.
  • CPT/HCPCS code, 84075QW, has been assigned for the alkaline phosphatase test performed using the Abaxis Piccolo Point of Care Chemistry Analyzer (Liver Panel Plus Reagent Disc){whole blood}.
  • CPT/HCPCS code, 84157QW, has been assigned for the total protein test performed using the Abaxis Piccolo Point of Care Chemistry Analyzer (Liver Panel Plus Reagent Disc){whole blood}.
  • CPT/HCPCS code, 84520QW, has been assigned for the urea (BUN) test performed using the Arkray SPOTCHEM EZ Chemistry Analyzer.

Latest FDA Waived Tests Under CLIA*

CPT Code / Modifier Description Effective Date
84450QW, 84460QW Abaxis Piccolo Point of Care Chemistry Analyzer (Liver Panel Plus Reagent Disc){whole blood} August 16, 2005
87899QW Rapid Pathogen Screening RPS Adeno Detector March 30, 2006
86308QW PerMaxim RediScreen Mononucleosis {Whole Blood} July 27, 2006
82274QW, G0328QW Enterix Insure II Fecal Immunochemical Test August 03, 2006
82274QW, G0328QW Teco Rapid Fecal Occult Blood (FOB) Card Test August 09, 2006
82274QW, G0328QW OcculTech Fecal Occult Blood Rapid Test September 22, 2006
82042QW,82150QW,82247QW,82977QW,84075QW,84157QW Abaxis Piccolo Point of Care Chemistry Analyzer (Liver Panel Plus Reagent Disc){whole blood} October 04, 2006
84520QW Arkray SPOTCHEM EZ Chemistry Analyzer{whole blood} for urea (BUN) October 04, 2006
84450QW Arkray SPOTCHEM EZ Chemistry Analyzer{whole blood} for aspirate amminotransferase (AST)(SGOT) October 05, 2006
85018QW HemoCue Hb 301 System October 10, 2006
87999QW Genzyme Diagnostics OSOM BVBlue Test October 16, 2006
87880QW Inverness Medical BioStar Acceava Strep A Test November 01, 2006
80101QW Branan Medical Corporation, QuickTox Drug Screen Dipcard November 14, 2006
80101QW Branan Medical Corporation, FasTox Multiple Drug Dipcard November 14, 2006
86308QW LifeSign Status Mono {for whole blood} November 22, 2006

*The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for these new tests must have the modifier QW to be recognized as a waived test.

Waived Tests That Do Not Require the QW Modifier

CPT Codes Test Name Manufacturer Description
81002 Dipstick or tablet reagent urinalysis - non-automated for bilirubin, glucose, hemoglobin, ketone, leukocytes, nitrite, pH, protein, specific gravity, and urobilinogen Various Screening of urine to monitor/diagnose various diseases/conditions, such as diabetes, the state of the kidney or urinary tract, and urinary tract infections
81025 Urine pregnancy tests by visual color comparison Various Diagnosis of pregnancy
82270. 82272, G0394 Fecal occult blood Various Detection of blood in feces from whatever cause, benign or malignant (colorectal cancer screening)
82962 Blood glucose by glucose monitoring devices cleared by the FDA for home use Various Monitoring of blood glucose levels
83026 Hemoglobin by copper sulfate - non-automated Various Monitors hemoglobin level in blood
84830 Ovulation tests by visual color comparison for human luteinizing hormone Various Detection of ovulation (optimal for conception)
85013 Blood count; spun microhematocrit Various Screen for anemia
85651 Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - non-automated Various Nonspecific screening test for inflammatory activity, increased for majority of infections, and most cases of carcinoma and leukemia


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Monday, February 01, 2010