CPT^® 88199, Under Unlisted Cytopathology Procedure

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 88199 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Unlisted Cytopathology Procedure.

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Use 88199 to report procedures in cytopathology that do not have a specific code.

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Modifier 51?

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Modifier 51?

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