Wiki Pathology consultation during a Mohs Surgery

[Melan]

In our dermatology office we have a dermatopathologist and a Mohs surgerons. Very rarely but it happens, the Mohs surgeron will ask the dermatopathologist to consult on a tissue. The Mohs surgeon has acted as a pathologist and surgeon but sent an additional layer to the dermatopathologist. My question is can the dermatopathologist bill for the consultation and what would the appropriate CPT code be? 88305-26 or 88321? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[kb26coder]

Hi Melan....

Here's what Noridian has to say on the subject. You can also find good info on Mohs pathology consults from the AAD. Hope this helps!

https://www.noridianmedicare.com/cg...B&tmpl=part_a_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews