[Histonet] CPT codes

[Weems, Joyce]

307 is to check margins whether they are malignant or not - at least that is our interpretation! 

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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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Parker,
Helayne
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:25 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] CPT codes


Hi all,
  Does anyone know the correct charges to charge a breast lump that must
be inked.  Someone told us we could only charge a -307 if it has cancer
in the micro margins.  As much gross work is done either way (cancer or
not) so what is the real truth ?  We have given most lumps 305 and I am
thinking we are undercharging.

Thanks,
Helayne Parker, HT (ASCP)
Histology Section Head
Skaggs Community Health Center
Branson, Missouri
 

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