Pathology/Lab Coding Alert
Update Your ISH/FISH Coding - Here's How
CPT Codes 2005 expands 88365-88368
88365-88368 Now Include Cytology
Prior to 2005
CPT 2005 erased the line in the sand - you should no longer use 88365 only for tissue ISH. Removing the word ""tissue"" from the code definition allows you to report this code for cytology specimens as well.
Nor should you have any more problems reporting ISH tests with a morphometric analysis component (quantitation) because CPT 2005 added two new codes for this service following 88365 (In situ hybridization [e.g. FISH] each probe). The codes distinguish between automated (88367 Morphometric analysis in situ hybridization [quantitative or semi-quantitative] each probe; using computer-assisted technology) and manual (88368 ... manual) ISH quantification.
Pathology/Lab Coding Alert
- Update Your ISH/FISH Coding - Here's How
CPT Codes 2005 expands 88365-88368
CPT 2005 erased the line in the [...] - Test Your ISH Coding Skills
Try coding the following scenarios, then see what our expert says
Example 1: A pathologist performs [...] - You Be the Coder:
Specify Diagnosis With External-Causes Codes
Question: The lab received an order for an HIV test as part of a workers' [...] - Classify ISH Test as an Adjunct Service
Surgical/cytology service versus clinical cytogenetics distinguishes codes
With two sets of codes [...] - NCCI 11.0 Limits Use of New CPT 2005 Codes
Don't report flow cytometry with immunology, cytopathology
If you want to code [...] - Separate Infusion/Injection Billing Won't Do
Beware of NCCI 'G' code bundles
Medicare created new HCPCS Level II [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Watch for New PAPP-A Code
Question: What is the correct way to bill for a pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) for [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Drop G0001 for Medicare Venipuncture
Question: Can the lab bill for blood collection? Which code should we use?
Ohio Subscriber
Answer: Some [...]
