CPT^® 89060, Under Other Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 89060 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Pathology and Laboratory Procedures.

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The lab analyst performs the technical lab test to analyze a specimen of tissue or body fluid, excluding urine, for the presence of crystals by light microscopy. The service may or may not include polarizing lens analysis.

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Additional Modifier Needed?

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89060

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Hello- I have a Pathology client and I know very little in reagrds to coding. Are there any official websites where I can get coding info and other important info so when I talk about this I'll have a... [ Read More ]

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Yes, I bill the Fern test, CPT 89060, Q0114 for Meidcare, with dx V89.01 if negative results or 658.13 for positive results. The primary dx is 648.93 for negative results with 623.5 as secondary. Giv... [ Read More ]

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