CPT^® 88120, Under Fluid washings, Hybridization and Sex Chromatin Identification Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 88120 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fluid washings, Hybridization and Sex Chromatin Identification Procedures.

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The lab analyst performs a technical lab test on a urinary tract specimen using in situ hybridization and three to five molecular probes for manual morphometric analysis, looking at the number and form of the structures in the cells.

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Modifiers - 26 and -90

Using code 88121 for an example, by definition and description, this includes BOTH the technical component AND the interpretation by the lab analyst or scientist. "Physicians may NOT submit claims for... [ Read More ]

Help on FISH

I am having trouble getting CPT 88120 paid because insurance are saying this is investigative and their policy won't pay. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get this paid or any information we... [ Read More ]

New Cytopathology FISH Code

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New Cytopathology FISH Code

I was wondering if anyone knows of a place I can find a complete (better), full description of the new pathology codes for the Cytopathology FISH tests - 88120 & 88121. This is what I have been able ... [ Read More ]

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