Tennessee Code 63-6-1206 – Referring laboratory
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 63-6-1206
- Cytopathology services: means the examination of cells from fluids, aspirates, washings, brushings or smears, including the Pap test examination performed by a physician or under the supervision of a physician. See Tennessee Code 63-6-1201
This part does not prohibit billing of a referring laboratory for cytopathology services in instances where a sample or samples must be sent to another specialist; provided, that, for purposes of this section, “referring laboratory” does not include a laboratory of a physician’s office or group practice that does not perform the technical or professional component of the cytopathology service involved.