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[roo5057]

Does anybody know if you are supposed to use date of test or date dictated by the doctor
to code by.

 

[akj]

Use the date of service.

 

[mhstrauss]

Does anybody know if you are supposed to use date of test or date dictated by the doctor
to code by.

Per CMS:

"Date of Service (DOS) Codes
As of July 1, 2010, Medicare contractors will consider, and providers must remember, that the appropriate DOS for the professional component is the actual calendar date that the interpretation was performed. For example, if the test or technical component was performed on April 30th and the interpretation was read on May 2nd, the actual calendar date or DOS for the performance of the test is April 30th and the actual calendar date or DOS for the interpretation or read of the test is May 2nd.
NOTE: Special rules apply for the DOS of the technical component of clinical laboratory and pathology specimens and are contained in 42 CFR 414.510."

This is from this MLN Article:

https://www.noridianmedicare.com/provider/updates/docs/mm6375_POS_DOS_Diagnostic_Tests.pdf

Hope this helps!