Laboratory Billing That Gets Every Test Paid—Fully & On Time

U.S.-based lab billing experts ensuring accurate CPT 80000–89398 coding, correct modifier application, and 97% clean claim rate for reference, molecular, and hospital labs nationwide.

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Why Labs Trust Our Billing Expertise

Precise CPT 80000–89398 Coding

Expert application of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, molecular, and genetic test codes—including panel bundling rules and proprietary test validation.

Correct Modifier Usage

Accurate use of -QW (CLIA-waived), -TC (technical component), -26 (professional), -91 (repeat test), and payer-specific modifiers to prevent automatic denials.

60% Fewer Claim Denials

Pre-submission scrubbing catches missing modifiers, incorrect units, or NCCI edits—preventing 90% of avoidable lab claim rejections.

Seamless LIS & EHR Integration

Auto-capture CPT, units, and patient data from LIS (e.g., Sunquest, Orchard) or hospital EHRs—no manual entry or test omissions.

Rapid Denial Appeals

Denied claims are appealed within 72 hours with test requisitions and clinical justification—recovering 87% of lost lab revenue.

Dedicated Lab Billing Manager

Your U.S.-based expert tracks test-specific KPIs: reimbursement per CPT, denial trends, and payer contracts for molecular, toxicology, and genetic panels.

Lab Billing Challenges That Cost You Revenue

Laboratory billing is highly technical—missing modifiers, incorrect units, or unbundling errors trigger 100% denials or severe underpayment.

Missing or Incorrect Modifiers

Failure to apply -QW for CLIA-waived tests or -91 for repeats leads to automatic denials under Medicare and commercial payer rules.

Incorrect Units or Quantity

Submitting 1 unit for a panel that includes 12 analytes (e.g., CMP = 1 unit, not 14) triggers underpayment or bundling edits.

Payer-Specific Panel Rules

Commercial payers (e.g., United, Aetna) bundle lipid panels, thyroid panels, and molecular tests—missing these edits causes irreversible denials.

Late or Incomplete Requisition Forms

Missing ICD-10, ordering physician, or NPI on requisitions results in claims being rejected as non-billable.

Our Laboratory Billing Workflow

Built for reference labs, hospital labs, and molecular diagnostics providers who demand precision in every claim.

1. Requisition & Insurance Validation

Verify ICD-10, ordering provider NPI, patient eligibility, and prior auth (for genetic/molecular tests) before processing.

2. Auto-Capture from LIS/EHR

Extract CPT, units, and test details directly from your lab information system or hospital EHR.

3. Accurate Coding & Modifier Assignment

Apply correct CPT, units, and modifiers (-QW, -91, -TC, etc.) based on test type, CLIA status, and payer policy.

4. Clean Claim Submission (Within 24h)

Submit scrubbed claims daily with real-time NCCI and payer-specific panel bundling checks.

5. Test-Specific Reporting

Monthly dashboard: avg. reimbursement per CPT, top denials, payer performance, and molecular test ROI analysis.

Proven Impact for Laboratory Providers

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Clean Claim Rate

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Higher Net Collections

Based on 41 lab clients served in 2024. Results may vary.

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Laboratory Billing: FAQs

Yes—we specialize in complex molecular diagnostics (CPT 81161–81479), pharmacogenomics, and hereditary cancer panels, including prior auth and proprietary test coding.

We check every requisition for ICD-10, ordering provider NPI, patient insurance, and CLIA number before coding—flagging incomplete forms to prevent denials.

Absolutely. We support secure integration via HL7, APIs, or file feeds to auto-capture test data—eliminating manual entry errors.

Yes—we apply -TC, -26, or global billing based on your setting and payer rules, ensuring both the lab and pathologist get paid correctly.

Stop Losing Revenue on Billable Lab Tests

The average lab loses $40K–$150K/year to missing modifiers, incorrect units, and unbundled panels.

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Clean Claim Rate
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Fewer Denials

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