[Histonet] RE: cpt code for fused twin placentas

[Weems, Joyce]

Yes, if the pathologist is giving two separate diagnoses. 

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Subject: [Histonet] cpt code for fused twin placentas

Can you charge 88307 x2 for fused twin placentas? I'm not sure as strictly only one specimen was received, but our billing company says yes?


Ronnie Houston, MS HT(ASCP)QIHC
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