Re: [Histonet] Histo techs assisting on BM Bx's

2019-09-27 Thread Webster, Thomas S. via Histonet
Our histotechs assist bone marrows but it used to be Hematology's responsibility. The bone marrows at my institution aren't very time consuming and are done in CT. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including all attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may c

Re: [Histonet] CPT Code 88172

2019-09-04 Thread 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. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including all attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may cont

Re: [Histonet] cytology listserv

2019-02-01 Thread Webster, Thomas S. via Histonet
Haven't seen any cytology listservs except the one for members of the ASC. There are some cytology facebook pages where you could get questions answered. This Histonet listserv is very informative. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including all attachments, is for the sole use of t

Re: [Histonet] Surepath V/s thin pre

2018-05-15 Thread Webster, Thomas S. via Histonet
Thinprep has a higher unsatisfactory rate for Pap tests. The filters get clogged up and cells end up stuck in the vial. Someone in the lab will need to dedicate time to reprocessing unsatisfactory Thinprep specimens if you choose them. If Paps are affected then it isn't a stretch to assume Non-g

Re: [Histonet] Cytology slides read workload limits for Ohio

2017-10-24 Thread Webster, Thomas S. via Histonet
Ohio's standards aren't more stringent. The only states, I know of, that differ from the 100 slides in 24 hours limit is New York and California. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including all attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 152, Issue 7

2016-07-10 Thread Webster, Thomas S. via Histonet
We buy Dakin slides off of Cardinal health. http://www.cardinalhealth.com/en/product-solutions/medical/laboratory-products/anatomic-pathology/slides/dakin-slides.html From: histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.e