Re: [Histonet] CPT Code 88172

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 cytohi

Re: [Histonet] CPT Code 88172

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Re: [Histonet] CPT Code 88172

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] CPT Code 88172

yer. Does this help? Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP) Anatomical Pathology Manager joewal...@rrmc.org, www.rrmc.org -Original Message- From: Knutson, Deanne via Histonet Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 11:39 AM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] CPT Cod

[Histonet] CPT Code 88172

Hello Histonetters! I am wondering how others may be using the cpt code 88172-T? Like in what type of scenarios? Thank you for your responses. Deanne Knutson Supervisor Anatomic Pathology dknut...@primecare.org This email

[Histonet] cpt codes

Does anyone use CPT code modifiers to recoup non billable charges such as when we go to other departments to collect specimen like bone marrows and also for tech time for send outs. If not modifiers how do you charge for these services? Thanks Jean

Re: [Histonet] CPT Code for PGP9.5 free floating tissue stain

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 validat

[Histonet] CPT Code for PGP9.5 free floating tissue stain

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 out today. Than

[Histonet] CPT code 88342

Good Morning Histonetters, For Meditech users who download 3M files for medical necessity, has anyone had any issues with CPT code 88342 rejecting and only accepting diagnosis codes specific to lung (dx code C34... ). Thanks in advance for your help, Amy Self Histology Lab Senior Tech Lab Tide

Re: [Histonet] CPT?

@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CPT? Greetings from Big Sky Country, in the near future a genetic laboratory will begin requesting tissue samples from us ( cutting 20 micron sections placed in a micro-tubes ) for their testing. My question is, is there any other CPT codes besides 88363 to get reimbursed

[Histonet] CPT?

Greetings from Big Sky Country, in the near future a genetic laboratory will begin requesting tissue samples from us ( cutting 20 micron sections placed in a micro-tubes ) for their testing. My question is, is there any other CPT codes besides 88363 to get reimbursed for our time and effort pr

[Histonet] CPT code for indirect IF

Good Afternoon Netters, Is there a CPT code to use for indirect IF? I see the one for direct, but I'm not sure if the CPT code book labels indirect IF as multiplex testing. How do you all code for the indirect IF? Sincerely, Paula Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP)CM Histotechnology Specialist

Re: [Histonet] CPT Code 88399

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" < histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > Happy Friday and I hope everyone has a great weekend, > > Can anyone tell me what the CPT code 88399 can be used for in patho

[Histonet] CPT Code 88399

Happy Friday and I hope everyone has a great weekend, 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 cou

[Histonet] cpt codes

Histonetters, The cpt code for a colostomy stoma is 88304. Would you consider and ileostomy the same cpt code? Thanks. Hazel Horn Supervisor of Histology/Autopsy/Transcription Anatomic Pathology Arkansas Children's Hospital 1 Children's Way | Slot 820| Little Rock, AR 72202 501.364.4240 direct |

[Histonet] cpt codes for quantitative and semi quantitative ihc

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[Histonet] CPT Code Changes

Was just wondering how everyone is handling the new changes to IHC 88342 and the use of 88341? Thanks. __ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this e-mail may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intend

Re: [Histonet] CPT code question

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. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 23, 2014, at 12:19 PM, Pam DeFazio wrote: > > We use a nail softening solution to soften toenails submitted for po

[Histonet] CPT code question

We use a nail softening solution to soften toenails submitted for possible fungus. Is there a CPT code for this or can I use the decalcification code? Thanks! Pam ARMC Athens, Ga ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.uts

[Histonet] CPT Code changes

Have you all seen this news? "To eliminate these discrepancies, CPT(r) 2015 revises parent code 88342, imunohistochemistry or immunocytochemistry, per specimen; initial single antibody stain procedure, deletes indented code 88343, and adds two new indented codes, +88341, each additional single

Re: [Histonet] CPT codes

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[Histonet] CPT codes

Does anyone know where I can find a list of all the special stains/IHC stains with their appropriate CPT code? Is there a book to buy or can I google it and print something off? Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu htt

[Histonet] CPT codes & Medicare

If anyone needs info. on the new billing/charging CPT codes, this was shared with me so I thought I could make it available to you. http://www.cap.org/apps/portlets/contentViewer/show.do?printFriendly=true&contentReference=statline%2Findex.html# Cassandra Davis cda...@che-east.org 302-575-8095

[Histonet] CPT question

I know that there is a technical component for histologic prep for a bone marrow aspirate and biopsy. Is there a way of charging for the technician who goes to the surgery suite or patient room to help a clinician collect the bone marrow? William (Bill) O'Donnell, HT (ASCP) QIHC Senior Histol

[Histonet] Cpt code 88305

Sorry wrong code it is 88305 I need to know where to get information Thanks Rita Sent from my iPhone ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] CPT Code Question

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

[Histonet] CPT Code Question

Happy almost Hump Day Everyone, 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 consu

[Histonet] CPT Code

88365 x 2: Kappa/Lambda by ISH Does this code qualify for charges for bone marrows, fresh tissue and/or paraffin embedded? Thank you. Marcia Fisher Histology Supervisor/Lab Safety Officer El Centro Regional Medical Center   Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is for the sole use of the inte

RE: [Histonet] CPT CODE 88106 and 88104

er -Original Message- From: Tunde Ajibade [mailto:tajib...@echd.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:47 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Tunde Ajibade Subject: [Histonet] CPT CODE 88106 and 88104 Hello everyone, I need more information about the following CPT: CPT 88106-Cytopa

[Histonet] CPT CODE 88106 and 88104

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 interpretati

RE: [Histonet] CPT CODE

Sorry, non-gyn thin prep, 88112. Jan > Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:29:25 -0700 > From: nelsonr...@verizon.net > To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > CC: > Subject: [Histonet] CPT CODE > > Does anyone know the CPT code for Anal pap smear > > > THANK YOU, >

RE: [Histonet] CPT CODE

Shane, It depends on the prep you use. If it is a smear it should be 88104, if a thin prep 88312. Jan Omaha > Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:29:25 -0700 > From: nelsonr...@verizon.net > To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > CC: > Subject: [Histonet] CPT CODE > > Does any

RE: [Histonet] CPT CODE

05641 802-371-4923 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of SHANE NELSON Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 2:29 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] CPT CODE Does anyone know the CPT code for Anal pap

[Histonet] CPT CODE

Does anyone know the CPT code for Anal pap smear THANK YOU,   PATTI RUBEN-NELSON  H.T.(ASCP) nelsonr...@verizon.net     CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any included attachments are from Patti Nelson, PNP Laboratory Consultants   and are intended only for the addressee.  The information

[Histonet] Cpt Charge

Can we still only bill 88342 per antibody /per part or has that been changed? For instance: If we do a Calponin and an Actin on 3 blocks from one part do we charge 88342 x 2 or x 6? I thought I remember reading that it was changed to allow for charging per slide but I can not find the reference

RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

outhwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of DANIEL HEWITT Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 3:25 PM To: Richard Cartun; Mike Pence; Histonet; Thomas Podawiltz Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363 How about pulling blocks and cutting blank slides for an attorney who doe

RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

half 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

RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

ltz, 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 ana

RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

ednesday, 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

RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

: 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

[Histonet] CPT code 88363- RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 87, Issue 18, Message-ID: <4d5292a4.7400.007...@harthosp.org>

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RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

: [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 & I

[Histonet] CPT code 88363

This can only be used for slide review prior to ordering molecular testing. Debra Lake MT(ASCP) Manager Micro, Blood Bank, Pathology Marion General Hospital Marion, IN 46952 (765) 662-4648 If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that any disclosure, copy

RE: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

: 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, Histolo

[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 P

RE: [Histonet] CPT CODES FOR RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA

; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] CPT CODES FOR RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA We to use 88305 because it is a skin, in the CPT code book there is no option for larger codes because it is a re-excision with margins or melanoma. If you want clarification you can go on the CAP website and get

[Histonet] CPT CODES FOR RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA

sday, January 13, 2011 12:03 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CPT CODES FOR RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA WHAT IS EVERYONE USING FOR THE CPT CODES ON RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA FOR MARGINS? IN THE PAST WE HAVE BEEN USING 88307 IF IT WAS A DEEP EXCISION WITH NO RESIDUAL TUMOR A

RE: [Histonet] CPT CODES FOR RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA

...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Vickroy, Jim Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 11:03 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CPT CODES FOR RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA WHAT IS EVERYONE USING FOR THE CPT CODES ON RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA FOR MARGINS? IN THE PAST WE HAVE BEEN USING 88307 IF IT WAS

Re: [Histonet] CPT CODES FOR RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA

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[Histonet] CPT CODES FOR RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA

WHAT IS EVERYONE USING FOR THE CPT CODES ON RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA FOR MARGINS? IN THE PAST WE HAVE BEEN USING 88307 IF IT WAS A DEEP EXCISION WITH NO RESIDUAL TUMOR AND AN 88309 WHEN IT WAS A DEEP EXCISION WITH RESIDUAL TUMOR. WE HAVE NOW BEEN QUESTIONED ON WHETHER ALL SHOULD ACTUALLY BE

[Histonet] cpt code for fused twin placentas

Can you charge 88307 x2 for fused twin placentas? I'm not sure as strictly only one specimen was received, but our billing company says yes? Ronnie Houston, MS HT(ASCP)QIHC Anatomic Pathology Manager ChildLab, a Division of Nationwide Children's Hospital www.childlab.com 700 Children's Drive

[Histonet] CPT coding question

Michelle, the example that you raised of having two tonsils, one with a stitch, isn't quite the same as your problem. The two tonsils would otherwise not be identifiable as left or right. That is not a problem with a fetus and a placenta. Each is separately identifiable and each should be coded

RE: [Histonet] CPT coding

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RE: [Histonet] CPT coding

They are two distinct specimens, if you diagnose the two separately you may bill for two separate specimens even though they were in one container. Jan M Omaha, NE Sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives and Immanuel Health Systems, Alegent Health is faithful to the healing ministry of Jesu

[Histonet] CPT coding

Hi Histonetters! We have run into a question about CPT charges and I was hoping to get a more definitive answer than what we currently have. I know if you have two tonsils in one container, one with a stitch and one without, you can charge for both tonsils. How about if you have one container wi

[Histonet] CPT code 88313 on non-gynecological cases

Hello to all: On non-gyn cases which have smears stained with Diff-Quik, are you charging 88313 (special stain) for the Diff-Quik. Our hospital coder insists that we can and should be charging this on all non-gyn cases when a Diff-Quik stain is performed, besides the routine normal charges. Thank

RE: [Histonet] CPT coding clarification

] On Behalf Of Richard Cartun Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 16:48 To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] CPT coding clarification If a clinician puts four GI biopsies (from different sites) into one formalin container, resulting in one paraffin block, I know that there can only be one 88305-TC charge

[Histonet] CPT coding clarification

If a clinician puts four GI biopsies (from different sites) into one formalin container, resulting in one paraffin block, I know that there can only be one 88305-TC charge. However, can the pathologist bill 88305-26x4 for each individual tissue specimen? Thanks. Richard Richard W. Cartun, Ph

[Histonet] CPT technical codes for FISH testing

What CPT codes are people using for technical billing for FISH testing performed on paraffin sections (e.g., HER2)? Thank you. Richard Richard W. Cartun, Ph.D. Director, Histology & Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospita

RE: [Histonet] CPT Coding question 88342 PIN 4 cocktail

sday, March 10, 2009 9:09 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CPT Coding question 88342 PIN 4 cocktail We started staining prostate needle bxs w/ PIN 4 (triple stain). 1. My understanding is that we can bill for 88342 x 3 (per specimen) if a comment is made on the re

[Histonet] CPT Coding question 88342 PIN 4 cocktail

We started staining prostate needle bxs w/ PIN 4 (triple stain). 1. My understanding is that we can bill for 88342 x 3 (per specimen) if a comment is made on the results of the nuclear staining and cytoplasmic staining of the DAB and the staining of the Vulcan red. The key is documentation in th