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CMS SOM App. C, Tag D2141
§493.855 Standard: Cytology: gynecologic examinations
(b) Unexcused failure to appear by an individual for a retest will result in test
failure with resulting remediation and limitations on slide examinations as specified
in (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of this section.
Interpretive Guidelines §493.855(b)
If a test is missed due to an unexcused absence, the individual receives a test score of “0”.
If the test is missed for an excused absence, laboratories must contact the proficiency
testing program to determine when and where the make-up examination will take place.
Examples of “excused” absences include prior scheduled leave, natural disasters,
hospitalization, death in the family, etc.
History
Rev. 233; Issued: 09-12-25; Effective: 09-12-25; Implementation: 09-12-25
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
a58c3b3a819480cc4aacc5e21729b8da5bb4f77b77c4d05a2adb20f11eb2b58c
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