88343 refers to subsequent antibodies placed on the same slide such as 
multiplex staining or the PIN-4. 

Hope that helps. 

Will Chappell, HTL(ASCP), QIHC

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> On Nov 19, 2013, at 8:31 AM, "Leann M. Murphy" <lmurp...@aultman.com> wrote:
> 
> How will everyone be handling the new CPT code 88343 for IHC going into 
> effect 1/1/14?  The CPT code 88342 has a new description stating it is to be 
> used for the "first" antibody and 88343 is to be used for each additional 
> separately identifiable antibody.  The concern is that each antibody at any 
> point and time could be the primary or additional.
> 
> LeAnn Murphy
> Aultman Hospital
> Technical Specialist
> lmurp...@aultman.com<mailto:lmurp...@aultman.com>
> 
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