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Immunoassay No Longer a CLIA-Waived Test



Monday, May 03, 2010


Effective for dates of service on or after May 1, 2010, CPT code 83518 (immunoassay for analyte other than infectious agent antibody or infectious agent antigen, qualitative or semiquantitative; single step method [eg, reagent strip]) is no longer considered a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived test. Therefore, providers can no longer bill code 83518 with a QW modifier (a kit is being used).

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Additional Information: Source: April 2010 • Bulletin 430


Monday, May 03, 2010