CSHCN 2008 > Laboratory Services > Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988

19.2 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988

19.2.1 CLIA Requirements

To be eligible for reimbursement by the CSHCN Services Program, all providers performing laboratory tests must:

•Enroll with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

•Receive a CLIA registration and/or certification number by contacting DSHS at 1-512-834-6792 or access CLIA information at www.dshs.state.tx.us/HFP/clia.shtm or at www.cms.hhs.gov/clia.

Submit CLIA applications to the following address:

Texas Department of State Health Services
Patient Quality Care, MC-1979/E 30000
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756

Notify TMHP of the CLIA number at the following address:

Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership
Attn: Provider Enrollment
PO Box 200795
Austin, TX 78720-0795