Citing Standard-Level Deficiencies

6130.2 - Citing Standard-Level Deficiencies (Rev. 199, Issued: 01-17-20, Effective: 01-17-20, Implementation: 01-17-20) If standard-level noncompliance has been identified, cite the most specific standard available. For instance, if the deficient practice(s) is related to control procedures: • Cite the appropriate D-tag (D5501 - D5773) for the specialty/subspecialty standards under 42 CFR §§493.1261 through 493.1278, which are Bacteriology,Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, Routine Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Histopathology, Cytology, Clinical Cytogenetics, and Histocompatibility if such standard is available; OR • Use the appropriate D-tag (D5401 - D5485; D5775 - D5793) for 42 CFR §§493.1251 through 493.1256 and 42 CFR §§493.1281 through 493.1289, if an appropriate D-tag is NOT available in the specialty/subspecialty standards. EXAMPLE: A laboratory performs fluid cell counts using a hemocytometer. Use D5543. EXAMPLE: A rheumatologist performs rheumatoid factor (RF) titers. Use D5451. Where there are underlying standards, condition-level deficiencies can only be cited when standard-level deficiencies have been identified. Remember to cite to standard- level deficiencies when such deficiencies support a finding of condition-level deficiencies.