that the out-of-state, reference lab is approved by the state agency and comply with state require - ments for specimen collection, identification, examination, quality control, and test reporting. Of course, there are usually exemptions to such rules; for example, Pennsylvania state law does
PRN (Pro re nata) is a Latin term which means âin the circumstancesâ. When used in the medical field, PRN means âas the situation arisesâ or âas neededâ. PRN is typically used by doctors when writing a prescription. SHARE.
Continued advances in medicine continuously change the rules and regulations behind Medicare. Obtaining a provider transaction access number (PTAN) is necessary for all health care providers who provide services to Medicare patients. This identifier is used to bill Medicare for medical services provided. Without a PTAN number medical provider billings to Medicare will be rejected and returned.