[Histonet] RE: CPT code 88313 on non-gynecological cases

[Smith Wanda]

Yes, that is correct for Diff Quik stains on Non-gyn specimens.
Wanda 


WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT
Pathology Supervisor
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
9330 Medical Plaza Drive
Charleston, SC  29406
843-847-4586
843-847-4296 fax

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-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Leblanc, Barbara Ann
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:36 PM
To: histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: [Histonet] CPT code 88313 on non-gynecological cases

Hello to all:
 
On non-gyn cases which have smears stained with Diff-Quik, are you charging 88313 (special stain) for the Diff-Quik. Our hospital coder insists that we can and should be charging this on all non-gyn cases when a Diff-Quik stain is performed, besides the routine normal charges.
Thanks for your input.
 
Barbara
LSUMC Histology
Lafayette, LA
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