[Histonet] RE: Touch Prep CPT Code

[Bell, Lynne]

Joyce,
I will not ignore you.......Yes, we do charge for touch preps performed
by the pathologist.  We use the CPT code 88104 (cytopathology, fluids,
washing or brushings,  except cervical or vaginal; smears with
interpretation).  We stain them with our frozen section stain technique
and then they are interpreted by the pathologist.  Most often, we do
touch preps along with a frozen section on lymph nodes).
 
Lynne
 
Lynne A. Bell, HT (ASCP)
Laboratory
Central Vermont Hospital
P.O. Box 547
Barre, VT 05641
(802)433-6711

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Weems,
Joyce
Sent: Fri 5/20/2005 7:30 AM
To: Weems, Joyce; Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] RE: Touch Prep CPT Code



Are you all ignoring me? I will not go away! :>)

Resending as I did not get a response.

Happy weekend!
Joyce

Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
Saint Joseph's Hospital
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-851-7376 - Phone
404-851-7831 - Fax

-----Original Message-----
From: Weems, Joyce
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 9:38 AM
To: 'Histonet'
Subject: Touch Prep CPT Code


Do you guys charge for touch preps? If so, what CPT code?

Thanks,
Joyce


Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
Saint Joseph's Hospital
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-851-7376 - Phone
404-851-7831 - Fax




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