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

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

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 Code 88

[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