Laboratory Question for the Week of January 8, 2024
Which code encompasses the documentation for the report of microscopic examination of a urine sample without macroscopic observation?
Which code encompasses the documentation for the report of microscopic examination of a urine sample without macroscopic observation?
What is the national minimum payment amount for a pap smear test in 2024, and how is it calculated based on the 2023 national minimum payment?
When do we report modifier 91?
Can you explain the correlation between the number of markers analyzed in flow cytometry tests and the corresponding codes that we should report?
For blood transfusions, can we bill separately for the CMV typing of the unit?
Will pathology payments be impacted by the final 2024 PFS rule?
Can we report 88380 with 88381?
Can we report 88141 for negative Pap smears reviewed for quality control purposes?
Does the reporting system used by the physician for the interpretation of pap smears impact the code selection?
We are having confusion over reporting codes 88331 and 88332. Can you please clarify the differences in definitions between “block” and “section”?
When is code 81528 covered by Medicare?
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