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CMS SOM App. C, Tag D6139
§493.1457 Standard: Clinical consultant responsibilities
(c) Ensure that reports of test results include pertinent information required for
specific patient interpretation; and
Probe §493.1457(c)
Has the clinical consultant reviewed the reports to ensure that test results include patient
information required for specific patient interpretations?
Has the clinical consultant reviewed the reports to ensure that the correct reference range
is listed (i.e. the race-free equation is being used to calculate the estimated glomerular
filtration rate (eGFR))?
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
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