Inducements: Inducements

Couriers and referral tests

  • The laboratory's couriers may not transport items except those related to the testing services offered by the laboratory.
    • Couriers must follow all OSHA standards for the handling and transport of specimens.
  • The laboratory is responsible for all tests it refers to other laboratories.
    • Laboratory should not change CPT codes supplied by a reference laboratory without contacting the reference laboratory.
    • The laboratory is responsible for all tests it bills to Medicare/Medicaid even if the test was performed by a reference laboratory.

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