[Histonet] Billing code for kidney core adequacy

[Smith Wanda]

We use 88329 Pathology consultation during surgery. 


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 Kathleen Boozer
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 4:43 PM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] Billing code for kidney core adequacy

Could someone please clarify the correct billing CPT codes for a pathologist who looks at a kidney biopsy for adequacy before being sent off to referral for EM, IF and LM.  We were using 88172 but are now being told to use 88333 and 88334.  

Thank you,

Kathy Boozer, HT (ASCP), IHCQ
Adventist Medical Center
10123 SE Market St.
Portland, OR  97216
boozerka <@t> ah.org

 



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