CPT^® 88160, Under Cytopathology Screening Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 88160 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Cytopathology Screening Procedures.

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The lab analyst performs the technical lab test to analyze a cytopathology smear for screening and interpretation purposes. Specific codes are available for cervical, vaginal, fine needle aspirates, body fluids, washings, etc., and you should use 88160 only if there is no other more specific code available.

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