AMA CPT® Assistant - 2003 Issue 12 (December)

Pathology and Laboratory (December 2003)

December 2003 page 11a Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Pathology and Laboratory, 88307, 88309 (Q&A) Question What CPT code is appropriate to report the pathologist's examination of a uterus with fibroids? AMA Comment The AMA has previously advised that a uterus with a benign smooth muscle tumor, known as leiomyoma, is reported with code 88307 (CPT Assistant, Winter 1991, Principles of CPT Coding 1st and 2nd editions). Although they are benign neoplasms, many leiomyomas do not require the same degree of evaluation as other uterine neoplasms. A uterus with a malignant smooth muscle tumor or another neoplasm, be it...

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