Hospitals: If you bill on a 14x type of bill, you likely meet the definition of an applicable laboratory under the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS). Use these resources to check your status:

• Determining Applicable Status of a Hospital Outreach Laboratory (PDF) quick reference guide
• Is My Lab an Applicable Lab? video

If you’re an applicable lab, you must report your data by July 31, 2026. Visit the CLFS & PAMA Reporting and Resources webpage for more information.

Source:

CMS MLN Connects dated May 7, 2026