Re: [Histonet] CPT Code 88172

[Victoria Baker via Histonet]

Hi,

I just referred back to my sometimes frustrating clear as mud 2019 CPT
coding binder.
88172 is not saying that it has to be done by a pathologist.  In many cases
it is completed by a Cytotechnologist.
The precise wording says
"Cytopathology, evaluation of fine needle aspirate; immediate
cytohistologic study to determine adequacy for diagnosis, first evaluation
episode each site
The professional code comes in on 88173 where it involves the
interpretation and report.

The stance that it is a tech component comes from the
Cytologist/pathologist obtaining the specimen.  However they are
responsible for the adequacy of of the specimen.  The argument goes both
ways.

At this institution we use it as a professional code only.

Vikki

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Re: [Histonet] CPT Code 88172

[Joe W. Walker, Jr. via Histonet]

Hi Thomas,

What is your reference source for stating this is "a physician code"?  In 
reviewing our coding data, this code carries a facilities component in addition 
to a professional component.  I agree that a pathologist must perform the 
review in order to bill for both, but I am aware of people in New England who 
bill just the TC when a technologist provides the adequacy interpretation and 
some payers cover this charge.

Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP)
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You can only bill for 88172 if the pathologist looks at the FNA slide(s) during 
the procedure.  Otherwise do not attempt to bill for it.  It is a physician 
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Re: [Histonet] CPT Code 88172

[Webster, Thomas S. via Histonet]

You can only bill for 88172 if the pathologist looks at the FNA slide(s) during 
the procedure.  Otherwise do not attempt to bill for it.  It is a physician 
code.


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Re: [Histonet] CPT Code 88172

[Joe W. Walker, Jr. via Histonet]

Hi Deanne,

We utilize the 88172-TC to capture the work that our cytotechs put into 
assisting with the FNA procedures.  This covers them making slides, staining 
them and triaging the specimen for any ancillary testing that might be needed.  
The CPT code manual states, " Cytopathology, evaluation of fine needle 
aspirate; immediate cytohistologic study to determine adequacy for diagnosis, 
first evaluation episode, each site".  This code is used in conjunction with 
the 88177, which is for additional passes at the same site.  Keep in mind that 
these codes are also accompanied by 88173, which is defined as " Cytopathology, 
evaluation of fine needle aspirate; interpretation and report".  If a 
pathologist was not present to provide the immediate read for adequacy, then 
you may run into difficulties charging the TC for the 88172 and 88177 depending 
on the payer.

Does this help?

Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP)
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Re: [Histonet] CPT Code for PGP9.5 free floating tissue stain

[Eddie Martin via Histonet]

You can only bill the 88342 once for the initial IHC with interpretation charge 
for the pgp9.5, (assuming it was the first antibody you billed to the patient). 
 The pgp9.5 is the test your pathologist ordered. The linker step in your 
protocol isn't another test ordered, just part of your validated protocol in 
order to make the pgp9.5 work correctly. 

If your pathologist ordered another antibody test on the same specimen part 
other than pgp9.5, then you could apply the 88341 cpt code. For example, 
ordering an s-100p on the same specimen would be an 88341 on the same specimen 
part. 

However, if you order another pgp9.5 on the same specimen part, then it would 
be billed as a no charge.

Hope this helps. 





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> I am running into an issue with billing and which code is correct for
> staining PGP9.5. Is it 88342? Also the billing guy asked me if thr
> secondary goat, anti-mouse secondary antibody could be billed, can it? I
> would appreciate any help I can get as soon as possible! He needs to bill
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Re: [Histonet] CPT Code 88399

[S hay via Histonet]

Please post answers to the group. We would like to see the responses as
well.
On Feb 19, 2016 2:04 PM, "Amy Self via Histonet" <
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> Happy Friday and I hope everyone has a great weekend,
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> Can anyone tell me what the CPT code 88399 can be used for in pathology?
>
> We have been using this code to track mail-outs for productivity purposes
> but was told today that because there is not a dollar amount attached to
> this code that we could no longer use it.
>
> Is there a cpt code that can be used for when sending pathology material
> out to other facilities when the patient is being seen by a physician for
> continued healthcare?
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> Thanks in advance for you help,
> Amy Self
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Re: [Histonet] CPT code question

[Jeryl Baker]

FYI Pam, hydrogen peroxide works great, if you soak the nail in that prior to 
embedding, face the block and then soak the block prior to sectioning.  

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> We use a nail softening solution to soften toenails submitted for possible
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Re: [Histonet] CPT Code Question

[Kim Donadio]

A long time ago I tried to use 88399 misc for prep work my techs were doing for 
various test we sent out. We never got reimbursed for anything on that code. 
Maybe others here had better luck than me with it. You seem to be thinking a 
long the line I was about all the work we do that we don't get to charge for. 
Now why I have never tried to charge for recuts for consults we alwYs charged a 
flat fee when it was legal cases to go to attorneys offices. 
KD

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> Does anyone use CPT code 88399 or 89240 for any type of unlisted or 
> miscellaneous pathology test or procedures? If so what type of 
> test/procedures are you using the code for?
> 
> Also is there a CPT code that can be used for gathering up pathology material 
> for consultation when another facility is requesting the use of your 
> blocks/slides for continued patient care?
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RE: [Histonet] CPT CODE 88106 and 88104

[Fimbres, Amber]

PROCEDURE CODES FOR NON-GYNECOLOGIC, NON-FINE-NEEDLE ASPIRATION SPECIMENS
88104:  Direct smear
88108:  Concentrated prep (cytospin or Saccomanno)
88112:  Enriched or concentrated prep (e.g., ThinPrep(r), SurePath(r))

This information was taken from Cibas & Ducatman's Cytology:  Diagnostic 
Principles and Clinical Correlates

As for code 88106, I'm not sure what "simple filter method" they are referring 
to (Millipore?) but if you check out CAP's website, it seems they don't either. 
 :)

http://www.cap.org/apps/cap.portal?_nfpb=true&cntvwrPtlt_actionOverride=%2Fportlets%2FcontentViewer%2Fshow&_windowLabel=cntvwrPtlt&cntvwrPtlt%7BactionForm.contentReference%7D=cap_today%2Ffeature_stories%2F0107CPT.html&_state=maximized&_pageLabel=cntvwr

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Hello everyone,
I need more information about the following CPT:
CPT 88106-Cytopathology, fluids, washing or brushings, except cervical or 
vaginal: SIMPLE FILTER METHOD with interpretation CPT 88104 -Cytopathology, 
fluids, washing or brushings, except cervical or vaginal: smears with 
interpretation.
My question is that, what is the SIMPLE FILTER METHOD means for CPT 88106? Does 
it means making of thin prep from the specimen? Which one is more appropriate 
to use? I need help. Thanks

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RE: [Histonet] CPT CODE

[Janice Mahoney]

Sorry, non-gyn thin prep, 88112.
Jan
 

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RE: [Histonet] CPT CODE

[Janice Mahoney]

Shane,
It depends on the prep you use.  If it is a smear it should be 88104, if a thin 
prep 88312.
Jan
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RE: [Histonet] CPT CODE

[Bell, Lynne]

Patti,
We use CPT code 88112 - Cytopathology, selective cellular enhancement technique 
with interpretation (e.g. liquid based slide preparation method) except 
cervical or vaginal. (CPT 88112)


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Does anyone know the CPT code for Anal pap smear


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RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

[Wanda.Smith]

You charge the attorney's office "out the waazoo"!!!

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How about pulling blocks and cutting blank slides for an attorney who
does not represent our hospital? We don't have to do this very much but
it does come up.

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I think so.

Richard

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>>> "Mike Pence"  2/10/2011 9:19 AM >>>
Is this a code that can be used even if you have your molecular done
somewhere else?

Mike

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It is my understanding that it used for examaination and selection of
retrieved archival (ie,previously diagnosed) tissue for molecular
analysis (eg, KRAS mutational analysis). 
page 440 of the 2011 AMA CPT , professional edition. 



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Is anyone using the above CPT code for reviewing "old" pathology slides
prior to ordering IHC testing or can it only be used for slide review
prior to ordering molecular testing?  Thanks.

Richard

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RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

[Richard Cartun]

No; you can not bill the patient for this.  You should charge the attorney for 
the work you do.

Richard

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>>> "DANIEL HEWITT"  2/10/2011 3:25 PM >>>
How about pulling blocks and cutting blank slides for an attorney who
does not represent our hospital? We don't have to do this very much but
it does come up.

Thanks
Daniel Hewitt
Histology Supervisor, HVS
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Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 11:23 AM
To: Mike Pence; Histonet; Thomas Podawiltz
Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

I think so.

Richard

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>>> "Mike Pence"  2/10/2011 9:19 AM >>>
Is this a code that can be used even if you have your molecular done
somewhere else?

Mike

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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
Podawiltz, Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 2:43 PM
To: Richard Cartun; Histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363


It is my understanding that it used for examaination and selection of
retrieved archival (ie,previously diagnosed) tissue for molecular
analysis (eg, KRAS mutational analysis). 
page 440 of the 2011 AMA CPT , professional edition. 



Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP)
Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer
LRGHealthcare
603-524-3211 ext: 3220

From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
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[rcar...@harthosp.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 1:12 PM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

Is anyone using the above CPT code for reviewing "old" pathology slides
prior to ordering IHC testing or can it only be used for slide review
prior to ordering molecular testing?  Thanks.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT  06102
(860) 545-1596 Office
(860) 545-2204 Fax



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RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

[DANIEL HEWITT]

How about pulling blocks and cutting blank slides for an attorney who
does not represent our hospital? We don't have to do this very much but
it does come up.

Thanks
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-Original Message-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Richard
Cartun
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 11:23 AM
To: Mike Pence; Histonet; Thomas Podawiltz
Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

I think so.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT  06102
(860) 545-1596 Office
(860) 545-2204 Fax


>>> "Mike Pence"  2/10/2011 9:19 AM >>>
Is this a code that can be used even if you have your molecular done
somewhere else?

Mike

-Original Message-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
Podawiltz, Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 2:43 PM
To: Richard Cartun; Histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363


It is my understanding that it used for examaination and selection of
retrieved archival (ie,previously diagnosed) tissue for molecular
analysis (eg, KRAS mutational analysis). 
page 440 of the 2011 AMA CPT , professional edition. 



Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP)
Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer
LRGHealthcare
603-524-3211 ext: 3220

From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Cartun
[rcar...@harthosp.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 1:12 PM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

Is anyone using the above CPT code for reviewing "old" pathology slides
prior to ordering IHC testing or can it only be used for slide review
prior to ordering molecular testing?  Thanks.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT  06102
(860) 545-1596 Office
(860) 545-2204 Fax



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RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

[Richard Cartun]

I think so.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT  06102
(860) 545-1596 Office
(860) 545-2204 Fax


>>> "Mike Pence"  2/10/2011 9:19 AM >>>
Is this a code that can be used even if you have your molecular done
somewhere else?

Mike

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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
Podawiltz, Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 2:43 PM
To: Richard Cartun; Histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363


It is my understanding that it used for examaination and selection of
retrieved archival (ie,previously diagnosed) tissue for molecular
analysis (eg, KRAS mutational analysis). 
page 440 of the 2011 AMA CPT , professional edition. 



Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP)
Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer
LRGHealthcare
603-524-3211 ext: 3220

From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Cartun
[rcar...@harthosp.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 1:12 PM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

Is anyone using the above CPT code for reviewing "old" pathology slides
prior to ordering IHC testing or can it only be used for slide review
prior to ordering molecular testing?  Thanks.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT  06102
(860) 545-1596 Office
(860) 545-2204 Fax



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RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

[Mike Pence]

Is this a code that can be used even if you have your molecular done
somewhere else?

Mike

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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
Podawiltz, Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 2:43 PM
To: Richard Cartun; Histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363


It is my understanding that it used for examaination and selection of
retrieved archival (ie,previously diagnosed) tissue for molecular
analysis (eg, KRAS mutational analysis). 
page 440 of the 2011 AMA CPT , professional edition. 



Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP)
Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer
LRGHealthcare
603-524-3211 ext: 3220

From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Cartun
[rcar...@harthosp.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 1:12 PM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

Is anyone using the above CPT code for reviewing "old" pathology slides
prior to ordering IHC testing or can it only be used for slide review
prior to ordering molecular testing?  Thanks.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT  06102
(860) 545-1596 Office
(860) 545-2204 Fax



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RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

[Podawiltz, Thomas]

It is my understanding that it used for examaination and selection of retrieved 
archival (ie,previously diagnosed) tissue for molecular analysis (eg, KRAS 
mutational analysis). 
page 440 of the 2011 AMA CPT , professional edition. 



Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP)
Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer
LRGHealthcare
603-524-3211 ext: 3220

From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
[histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Cartun 
[rcar...@harthosp.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 1:12 PM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

Is anyone using the above CPT code for reviewing "old" pathology slides prior 
to ordering IHC testing or can it only be used for slide review prior to 
ordering molecular testing?  Thanks.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT  06102
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RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

[Weems, Joyce]

Only molecular... And I read that somewhere, but don't remember where. I'll 
search. j 

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Is anyone using the above CPT code for reviewing "old" pathology slides prior 
to ordering IHC testing or can it only be used for slide review prior to 
ordering molecular testing?  Thanks.

Richard

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Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic 
Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT  06102
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