Medicare-certified services review (qualitative screening)
This test is not a blood or urine lab result—it’s a **qualitative check** to confirm whether your healthcare provider is billing Medicare correctly for covered services. It’s part of an administrative process, not a diagnostic test.
["This test ensures Medicare reimbursement aligns with approved services."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 71512-8
- Short code
- MEDICARECERTIFIEDSERVICESOFFERED
- Synonyms
- —
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- esrd
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Actually Measures
This test does not measure a biological substance in your body. Instead, it’s a **verification step** to confirm that the services provided by your healthcare provider are eligible for Medicare payment. It’s typically performed by your insurance company or a third-party billing service, not your lab.
Why You Might Encounter This Test
You may see this in billing records if your provider submits claims to Medicare. It’s not a routine lab test you’d draw blood for at a clinic. If you notice it in an invoice or explanation of benefits, it’s unrelated to your health—it’s about payment approval.
Who Performs This Test
This is handled by **Medicare administrative contractors** or your insurance company, not a clinical lab. Your provider submits claims, and Medicare reviews them for certification before reimbursement.
What to Do If You See This
If you’re confused, check your billing statement for details. If you have questions about your care costs, contact your provider’s billing office or Medicare directly. This test doesn’t affect your health monitoring.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance
Frequently asked questions
This test is purely procedural—it ensures Medicare’s payment policies are followed for covered services. It does not diagnose conditions or require follow-up lab work. If you’re concerned about billing, address it with your provider or insurance.
Does this test require a blood draw or sample collection?
How does this test differ from a typical lab test like glucose or cholesterol?
Sources
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy