Records needed for this question
Service arrangement, claim record and remittance allocation.
How to investigate
Identify which entity billed the service and which agreement supports the expected payment.
An illustrative review decision
The ordering practice, performing laboratory and billing entity may not be the same organization. Establish the relevant arrangement before attributing an underpayment or requesting a payer adjustment.
What can lead to the wrong conclusion?
A laboratory cost incurred internally is not by itself the payer's reimbursement obligation.
The result to retain
A party-and-payment reconciliation for the service.
Apply the review in context
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