The Federal Register is always a good place to find interesting reading.
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-15900.pdf
Search for signature and you can find it...starts on page 40161. In the middle
column on page 40162 charges for TC for AP are mentioned.
consistent with the principle in
ยง 410.32(a) that a written order for
diagnostic tests including those paid
under the CLFS and those that are not
paid under the CLFS (for example, that
are paid under the PFS or under the
OPPS), such as X-rays, MRIs, and the TC
of physician pathology services, must be
signed by the ordering physician or
NPP. That is, the policy that signatures
are not required on requisitions for
clinical diagnostic laboratory tests paid
based on the CLFS applies only to
requisitions (as opposed to written
orders) (74 FR 33642).
Blah blah blah....
At the end they say "We believe that this policy would result in a less
confusing process."
Merry Christmas, Everyone! j
Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
Saint Joseph's Hospital
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
678-843-7376 - Phone
678-843-7831 - Fax
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Pence [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 14:25
To: Weems, Joyce; Webb, Dorothy L; [email protected]
Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature
And where would one go to see this proposal?
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:39 PM
To: Webb, Dorothy L; '[email protected]'
Subject: [Histonet] RE: Physician signature
It specifically mentions AP technical charges in the proposal.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Webb, Dorothy L
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 13:37
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: [Histonet] Physician signature
According to our manager, the physician signature is for clinical testing only,
not anatomic pathology. If anyone knows that this is inaccurate, would love to
see the written rules!!
Thanks and everyone have the most blessed Holiday!!
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