Laboratory Question for the Week of September 23, 2024

Question:

Can we report 88388 for the capture of interdepartmental examination of tissue specimens when it is submitted for further study i.e. genetic analysis?

Answer:

Codes 88387 and +88388 may be used to capture interdepartmental examination of tissue specimens that will be submitted for further study, such as MAC/FISH or genetic analysis.

This question was answered in our Coding Essentials for Laboratories. For more hot topics relating to laboratory services, please visit our store or call us at 1.800.252.1578, ext. 2.

TAGS: CMS, Compliance, Laboratory

CPT® copyright 2023 American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.

Fee schedules, relative value units, conversion factors and/or related components are not assigned by the AMA, are not part of CPT, and the AMA is not recommending their use. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein.

CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.

Looking for an answer?

Compliance Question Archive

Sign Up for Compliance Question of the Week