[Histonet] Cytology billing

Tue May 5 14:30:02 CDT 2015

I have a question for all you cytology prep Histo folk out there.

1.       If I have an FNA with 2 direct smears but NOT immediate interpretation, and an aspirate that is made into a Cell block, what will be the CPT codes charged?

2.       Also, If I have an FNA with 2 direct smears for immediate interpretation, and an aspirate that will only make a thin prep, what will be the CPT codes Charged?
Inquiring Histo minds need some clarity, please.
Thanks, Terri

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