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    Wiki 88108

    Going back and forth with the pathology clinic on the charges for 88108 vs 88104 vs 80503/504. Smear Review Interpretation - Reactive mesothelial cells, Mixed inflammatory cells Gross Description: Stained cytospins preperations (2x) received for review. Consulting Pathologist...
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    Wiki gross exam with pus or other tissue

    I have a pathologist who is asking the following question: Normally a gross only has a code 88300 However, sometimes tissue is adherent with pus or other benign tissue She's wondering if she should use 88302 or 88304
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    Wiki Pathology Consultation of outside slides 88321

    Discussion among the pathologists is 88321 x1 for the patient OR 88321 for each surgical case submitted. Can someone help clarify this? EX: Patient A - slides submitted from outside facility: endometrial case from 2017, hysterectomy from 2017, a second endometrial later in 2017 and vaginal...
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    Wiki Billing Consultation code 88329 multiple times

    The provider submitted a surgical pathology report showing that 8 specimens were obtained and examined during a surgical procedure. The provider is billing CPT 88329 a total of 8 times for the same date of service. Is this appropriate?
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    Wiki Help with 88323

    Hello, I need help with understanding this code (88323). We are trying to send a "wet" specimen/slides from Mohs to a pathologist for a consultation to check for Perineural Invasion. We have cleared the skin cancer but do not have the necessary permanent/special staining to check for PNI here...
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