Coding cytology fluids for group of Pathologist has me very confused as to correct CPT codes.
Please guide me.
Pathologist insist on using the 88162 ext study 5 slides or more. Two examples follow.
1. Cerebrospinal Fluid: Gross description. Received 1.5 ML of clear fluid labeled tube 2, from which four cytospins are prepared and stained with papanicolaou and giemsa stains.
2. Peritoneal Fluid - Ascites. Received 1000+ ML of amber colored fluid, from which four cytospins are prepared and stained with papanicolaou and giemsa stains.
With this information is it correct to use the 88162 as the Pathologist say?![Confused :confused: :confused:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Please guide me.
Pathologist insist on using the 88162 ext study 5 slides or more. Two examples follow.
1. Cerebrospinal Fluid: Gross description. Received 1.5 ML of clear fluid labeled tube 2, from which four cytospins are prepared and stained with papanicolaou and giemsa stains.
2. Peritoneal Fluid - Ascites. Received 1000+ ML of amber colored fluid, from which four cytospins are prepared and stained with papanicolaou and giemsa stains.
With this information is it correct to use the 88162 as the Pathologist say?