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Published on Thu May 10, 2018

Question: Our pathologist was called to the operating room to evaluate a kidney biopsy specimen to ensure that it contained satisfactory levels of glomeruli for diagnosis. The pathologist affirmed the specimen, and the surgeon closed and submitted the biopsy for diagnosis. Our pathologist evaluated the specimen using PAS, trichrome, and methenamine silver stains. How should we code the case? Minnesota [...]
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