Laboratory

Can we code 55706 for a the gross and microscopic examination of prostate biopsies taken during traditional transrectal ultrasound procedures?

What differences do we need to know when reporting 88305 vs. 88307?

What code do we report for sentinel lymph nodes?

Can you specify the different groups that the stain codes are divided into?

A cytotechnologist uses a liquid-based preparation technique involving both concentration and enrichment of the cytology specimen, beyond simple concentration alone. Which code should be reported for this enhanced method?

What is duplicate billing, and how does it occur?

We are a hospital-based laboratory. Can we charge Medicare for handling fees to send samples to a reference lab using code 99001?

If both low-risk and high-risk HPV types are performed in a single assay, how would we code?

What is the procedure code when a specific antigen test is ordered as a diagnostic test based on a sign or symptom?

Why is it important to distinguish between codes 81025 and 84703 when coding pregnancy tests?

What physician requirements are necessary to report code 88172?

Can codes 88311-88314 be billed individually?