[Histonet] Lumpectomy question

[Joe Nocito]

Debbie,
as far as I know, there is no modifier, all you can charge is a 88307. 
That's the same case when you have a skin excision at a 88305. Even if it's 
a melanoma excision and it takes 20 blocks, you can only charge an 88305. 
The system is FAR from perfect.

JTT
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Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 1:17 PM
Subject: [Histonet] Lumpectomy question


> Good Friday Afternoon,
> Does anyone know if there is a modifier for 88307 for Lumpectomies when
> 20-30 blocks are submitted.
> We are currently charging 88307 but the pathologist thinks there should be
> a modifier.
> Thanks.
>
> Debbie M. Boyd, HT(ASCP) I Chief Histologist I Southside Regional Medical
> Center I
> 200 Medical Park Boulevard I Petersburg, Va.  23805 I T: 804-765-5050 I F:
> 804-765-5582 I dkboyd <@t> chs.net
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