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Physician Signature Requirements for Diagnostic Tests



Wednesday, January 27, 2010


CR 6100 states that a physicianÕs signature is not required on orders for clinical diagnostic tests (including x-ray, laboratory, and other diagnostic tests) that are paid on the basis of the clinical laboratory fee schedule, the Medicare physician fee schedule, or for physician pathology services. While a physician order is not required to be signed, the physician must clearly document in the medical record his or her intent that the test be performed.



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Wednesday, January 27, 2010