Question:
If we have multiple markers for reporting flow cytometry tests using code 88184, how would this process work for coding?
Answer:
Codes 88184 and 88185 report the technical component of flow cytometry tests for identifying specific cell surface, cytoplasmic, or nuclear markers. Report 88184 for the first marker, and add-on code 88185 for each additional marker. For example, if 10 markers were performed, bill 88184 once and 88185 × 9.
88184 | Flow cytometry, cell surface, cytoplasmic, or nuclear marker, technical component only; first marker |
88185 | Flow cytometry, cell surface, cytoplasmic, or nuclear marker, technical component only; each additional marker (List separately |
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