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CMS aligns packaging logic, deletes laboratory modifier in 2017 OPPS final rule

The 2017 OPPS final rule brings the end of modifier –L1 for separately reportable laboratory tests, along with changes to CMS’ packaging logic. Jugna Shah, MPH, and Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, review how these changes will impact providers.

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