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Published on Thu Dec 17, 2020
Question: Our pathologist examined a skin and toenail excision specimen to rule out suspected subungual melanoma. To distinguish the condition from toenail fungus, the pathologist also used a KOH slide preparation test. How should we code this? Ohio Subscriber Answer: For the pathologist’s gross and microscopic examination of the skin and nail specimen for melanoma, you should report 88305 (Level [...]