Laboratory Question for the Week of September 23, 2024
Can we report 88388 for the capture of interdepartmental examination of tissue specimens when it is submitted for further study i.e. genetic analysis?
Can we report 88388 for the capture of interdepartmental examination of tissue specimens when it is submitted for further study i.e. genetic analysis?
What codes do we report for in situ Hybridization when it comes to multiplex staining procedures?
What codes are used to bill for situ hybridization?
What codes are used to report cytopathology procedures and smears, and which codes are used for histology procedures and stains?
What codes would we report for HIV-preventing screening?
Can we report 36415 for finger sticks or draw lines? What are the status indicators for this code in 2024?
Are there still coding and compliance risks posed by COVID-19 testing and protocol? Is there a potential for audits in the future?
Why should codes 88362 and 88380-88381 not be billed together on the same date of service?
Can you clarify the coding relationship for flow cytometry codes between physician interpretation and markers analyzed?
What codes do we report for the technical component of flow cytometry tests for identifying a specific cell surface in 2024?
When do we report 88367 vs. 88368?
Which codes are used to report cytology of fluids, washings, or brushings, and what does code 88104 specifically report?
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