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AMA CPT® Assistant - 2008 Issue 6 (June)
Pathology/Laboratory (June 2008)
June 2008 page 15-end
Pathology/Laboratory, 88104, 88333 (Q&A)
Question: A pulmonologist performs a bronchial brushing
on a specific area of concern, a polyp. Two smeared slides
are prepared by nonlaboratory staff members. The pulmonologist
requests immediate evaluation to determine the
specimen adequacy, to render a diagnosis, or to determine
the need for biopsy or excision of the polyp. Slides are
delivered to the laboratory, and a Diff-Quik (DQ) stain is
performed. The pathologist's immediate interpretation is
phoned to the pulmonologist. No additional specimen or
slides are received from this procedure. Is it appropriate to
report code 88104 in...
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