Question:
What are the most commonly used cytogenetic procedures and their codes?
Answer:
The most commonly used procedures in cytogenetics are bone marrow studies (88237), tissue culture for non-neoplastic disorders (88235), and 15–20 cell banded karyotype studies (88262). However, the codes vary with the reference laboratory’s protocol.
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