[Histonet] CPT code 88363

[Podawiltz, Thomas]

It is my understanding that it used for examaination and selection of retrieved archival (ie,previously diagnosed) tissue for molecular analysis (eg, KRAS mutational analysis). 
page 440 of the 2011 AMA CPT , professional edition. 



Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP)
Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer
LRGHealthcare
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Subject: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

Is anyone using the above CPT code for reviewing "old" pathology slides prior to ordering IHC testing or can it only be used for slide review prior to ordering molecular testing?  Thanks.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
Hartford Hospital
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