Summary: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requests that Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) utilize new tests enumerated by CMS with CLIA-covered code files and a QW modifier and evaluate claims according to CMS protocols.

Full Transmittal: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Transmittals/2017Downloads/R3812CP.pdf

Subject: New Waived Tests

Number: 3812

Title: 10198

Release Date: July 27, 2017

Effective Date: October 1, 2017

Implementation Date: October 2, 2017

Special Notes: N/A