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- Data reporting period now open for laboratories
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) data collection system, marking the start of the reporting period for applicable laboratories.
What to know:
- The system is now live for labs to submit private payor rate data.
- The reporting window runs through July 31.
- Reporting requirements reflect updated policies under recent federal law.
The impact: Accurate data submission is critical to ensuring Medicare payment rates better reflect the real-world cost of laboratory services.
What's next: Laboratories should confirm applicability, complete registration, and begin preparing and submitting required data.
Go deeper: Access CMS resources, including the webinar recording (passcode: =8Jwys2*), slides, and FAQs, and view the CAP's two-page resource for additional guidance.