[Histonet] RE: Bone marrow Charges

[Terri Braud]

In our Histology Lab, we charge: 
88305 X2 for Gross and Micro on both clot and core bx
88311 for Decalcification of the bone core bx
88313 X2 for the Iron Stain and Retic

Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
Holy Redeemer Hospital Laboratory
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
Ph: 215-938-3676
Fax: 215-938-3874

  8. bone marrow billing fees (Algeo, Lacie A)

Message: 8
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:15:48 +0000
From: "Algeo, Lacie A" <Lacie.Algeo <@t> providence.org>
Subject: [Histonet] bone marrow billing fees
Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone is billing for a Histo technical charge on
bone marrow aspirates and biopsies (i.e. an 88305) in addition to all of
the Hematology fee codes.  Our Histology department does the grossing,
embedding and microtomy for all bone marrow blocks, however we do not
bill for/receive any revenue for this work.
Thanks,
Lacie

Lacie Algeo, HTL (ASCP) MBCM
Histology Supervisor
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Laboratory
101 W 8th Avenue
L-2
Spokane, WA 99204
509-474-4418
FAX 509-474-2052

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