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Reminder: CLIA Certification Required for Laboratory Service Claims

Published May 9, 2026

AI Summary

All laboratory service providers must maintain current CLIA certification and submit certification information through the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS). Providers can only bill for laboratory services that are covered under their current CLIA certification, with specific processes for updating certification information during enrollment, revalidation, or maintenance periods.

Action Required

Immediately: Laboratory service providers must verify current CLIA certification is submitted in PEMS and ensure all laboratory claims match services covered under their certification. Billing team should review all laboratory service claims to confirm CLIA compliance before submission. Update CLIA information through appropriate PEMS transaction type based on enrollment status. Claims for services not covered under current CLIA certification will be denied.

Plan Types

All Plans

States

TX

Specialties

laboratory, all-specialties

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