Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.493.1828 Suspension of all Medicare payments

(1) CMS may suspend payment for all Medicare-approved laboratory services when the laboratory has condition level deficiencies.

(2) CMS suspends payment for all Medicare covered laboratory services when the following conditions are met:

(3) CMS suspends payment for services furnished on and after the effective date of sanction.

(1) Suspension of payment continues until all condition level deficiencies are corrected, but never beyond twelve months.

(2) If all the deficiencies are not corrected by the end of the 12 month period, CMS cancels the laboratory's approval to receive Medicare payment for its services.