Summary
This policy clarifies billing instructions for hospitals using reference laboratories. Hospitals are instructed to continue billing Medicaid using previous procedures and are NOT required to adhere to new instructions issued to other entities. No immediate workflow changes are required, and hospitals will be notified prior to any new procedures being implemented.
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What to do
Action · 3 steps
01No immediate action required.
02Billing teams should retain this newsletter for reference and continue current Medicaid billing procedures for reference laboratory services.
03Monitor for future notifications from the state regarding any procedural changes.
Original notice
Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 03
njmmis.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
Related changes
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