TMPPM 2011 > Radiology and Laboratory Services Handbook > Independent Laboratory > Services, Benefits, Limitations and Prior Authorization > Laboratory Handling Fees and Reference Laboratories > Outpatient Hospital Providers

2.2.2.3 Outpatient Hospital Providers

An outpatient hospital may be reimbursed for a laboratory handling charge (procedure code 99001) for each independent laboratory to where it sends specimens when the laboratory handling charge is not being billed through other methods.