Laboratory Question for the Week of January 9, 2023

Question:

What code would be best to report when performing both concentration and enrichment of cytology specimens beyond a concentration technique alone?

Answer:

Report 88112, selective cellular enhancement for cytology—such as liquid-based slide preparation, cytolyte, or monolayer technique—when performing both concentration and enrichment of cytology specimens beyond a concentration technique alone. Enhancement technologies allow the laboratory to not only concentrate the diagnostic material but also remove background debris.

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