[Histonet] RE: cpt code for fused twin placentas

[Joanne Clark]

We charge for two if when the specimens are received there is a clip on
one of the placental cords.  The same for twin placenta's that aren't
fused, if there is a way to distinguish between the two, we bill two.

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From: "Houston, Ronald" <Ronald.Houston <@t> nationwidechildrens.org>
Subject: [Histonet] cpt code for fused twin placentas
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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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