Laboratory Services Payment Policy
Policy Update #: POLLABSER09092026
Effective Date: 09/09/2026
Current State:
Future State: Sentara Health Plans is committed to providing clear, accessible guidance to support accurate billing and coding practices.
Applicable Plan(s): Commercial, Medicaid
Applicable Policy: 4396-Commercial; 4390-Medicaid
Business Owner: Cost of Care
Payment Policy #4390 and #4396 have been revised to include additional language regarding sexually transmitted infection testing billing and coding.
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