Section 405IAC5-18-4. Nonanatomical laboratory procedures

   (a) The interpretation of laboratory procedures that do not require the services of a physician are not reimbursable. Medicaid reimbursement is available for the interpretation of laboratory results that require the expertise of a physician as indicated by current medical practice standards and in accordance with appropriate CPT codes.

  (b) Consultative pathology services are reimbursable if they:

(1) are requested by the member's attending physician in writing;

(2) relate to a test result that lies outside the clinically significant normal or expected range in view of the condition of the member;

(3) result in a written narrative report included in the member's medical record; and

(4) require the exercise of medical judgment by the consultant physician.

(Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 5-18-4; filed Jul 25, 1997, 4:00 p.m.: 20 IR 3328; readopted filed Jun 27, 2001, 9:40 a.m.: 24 IR 3822; readopted filed Sep 19, 2007, 12:16 p.m.: 20071010-IR-405070311RFA; readopted filed Oct 28, 2013, 3:18 p.m.: 20131127-IR-405130241RFA; filed Aug 1, 2016, 3:44 p.m.: 20160831-IR-405150418FRA)