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Meet Pap Interpretation Requirements for 88141

Question: When we have a request for interpretation on a molecular pathology test in our lab, the lab director evaluates and writes the report on the test results in question. He is not a physician, but holds a PhD. Can we bill G0452 for the interpretation? If not, can we bill 88291? Codify Subscriber Answer: Based on the information you [...]
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