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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AO34 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Cytology Proficiency Testing (CMS-2252-F) 
Abstract: This rule revises certain Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 proficiency testing requirements for clinical laboratories offering cytology services and individuals examining gynecological cytology specimens. Revisions are also made to CMS approval requirements for programs offering proficiency testing for gynecologic cytology under (CLIA) of 1988 program. Evaluating the competency of each individual who examines gynecologic cytology specimens (pap smears) is required by Federal law and regulations. Identifying these individuals is essential in providing quality patient care. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 493   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 263a, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988    42 USC 1395x, secs 1861s(15) to 1861s(17)    of the Social Security Act   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  MMA Section 902  01/16/2012 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/16/2009  74 FR 3264   
Final Action  01/00/2012    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Cheryl B. Wiseman
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Mail Stop S2-12-25, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-3340
Email: cheryl.wiseman@cms.hhs.gov