Clinical data is Gout
1st and 2nd specimens are fragments of 4th toe toe amputation, however the 3rd specimen is a bone fragment of 4th toe and tissue submitted entirely for crystal analysis.
Final Dx: Negatively birefringent crystals consistent w/ monosodium urate.
Doctor wants to charge 88305.
What code can be charged here? Not sure if what was actually performed here was a 89060- Crystal identification-
Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
1st and 2nd specimens are fragments of 4th toe toe amputation, however the 3rd specimen is a bone fragment of 4th toe and tissue submitted entirely for crystal analysis.
Final Dx: Negatively birefringent crystals consistent w/ monosodium urate.
Doctor wants to charge 88305.
What code can be charged here? Not sure if what was actually performed here was a 89060- Crystal identification-
Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks!