CPT^® 76098, Under Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Related Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76098 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Related Procedures.

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The radiologist images a tissue specimen, such as a breast biopsy, immediately after the surgeon removes it from the patient to confirm excision of the entire lesion. The radiologist then reports his findings to the surgeon before the surgeon completes the procedure in case he needs to remove more tissue.

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Billing radiology charge with pathology charges

Hi [USER=384220]LaurieAnn22[/USER], (Laurie) Your very kind words mean the world to me! I so do appreciate you giving me insight on the 76098 today. Yes, the majority of the cases I have reviewed are ... [ Read More ]

Billing radiology charge with pathology charges

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76098 Radiological examination, surgical specimen

Glad to find this thread, I have the same question! Although in our practice, I'm advocating for using this code; two of my pathologists say we cannot use it. I have put the question out to the "codi... [ Read More ]

76098 Radiological examination, surgical specimen

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