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Distinguish IHS Procedures

Published on Wed Nov 09, 2022

Question: The pathologist evaluated a breast biopsy specimen and used immunohistochemistry to determine the specimen is ER positive and PR negative. The pathologist also evaluated slides for the Ki67 marker and reported the findings as 36 percent Ki67 index. How should we report the case? Montana Subscriber Answer: You should report the pathology exam as 88305 (Level IV - Surgical pathology, gross [...]
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