[Histonet] Help with CPT code 88363 for archived tissue retrieval

[Weems, Joyce K.]

Yes, it is for review of material for molecular testing and can be added at any time as long as it is not ordered at the time the case is in process. If it is more than 30 days after the patient has been discharged, it is considered archived (according to Medicare) and we register it for a new acct number and bill it alone. Otherwise it is a late bill on current visit.

We do this regardless if the patient is Medicare or not - just for consistency. I am not aware of any problems.

Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
678-843-7376 Phone
678-843-7831 Fax
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Subject: [Histonet] Help with CPT code 88363 for archived tissue retrieval

Hi everyone,
                   I just have a question about CPT code 88363, first can it be used for pulling blocks for Oncotype DX testing, also is there a time limit on when this code can be used? Does it have to be within a year, a month, etc...of when the patient account went active?

Thanks for all the help,

Natalie J. Nagy (HT)ASCP
Histology Supervisor
Holyoke Medical Center


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