US · guidance
CMS SOM App. C, Tag D5309
§493.1241 Standard: Test request
(e) If the laboratory transcribes or enters test requisition or authorization
information into a record system or a laboratory information system, the laboratory
must ensure the information is transcribed or entered accurately.
Interpretive Guidelines §493.1241(e)
The laboratory must have an ongoing mechanism to ensure the accuracy of manual
entries by personnel into an LIS.
How does the laboratory ensure that all individuals who enter data including clerical staff
correctly match patient information?
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
ceb9cb41524adae45b40897a25f006fca6127357965b2dcbc8fbe99c4a6a1fa9
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