Question:
What codes are used to bill for situ hybridization?
Answer:
Codes 88120 and 88121 are used to report in situ hybridization (e.g., FISH) testing for bladder tumor markers utilizing validated assays, i.e., the UroVysion™ Bladder Cancer Kit, to assist with initial diagnosis of bladder carcinoma in patients with hematuria, and subsequent monitoring for tumor recurrence in patients previously diagnosed with bladder cancer.
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