A Brief Review on Reporting Clinical Pathology Consultation Services (April 1997)

April 1997 page 9 Coding Communication A Brief Review on Reporting Clinical Pathology Consultation Services The clinical pathology consultation services codes are similar to the other CPT consultation codes in that they describe physician pathology services provided at the request of another physician of the same or another facility or institution. The clinical pathology consultation services codes reflect the pathology service rendered, and are reported if the services are performed:     at the request of the attending physician of the same or another institution relevant to test result(s) requiring further medical interpretation;     for consultation and report on material referred from...

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Article Overview

This CPT Assistant article explains the scope of clinical pathology consultation services and how they are categorized across consultation scenarios such as requested interpretation, referred material, and intraoperative consultation. It is relevant to pathologists, pathology coders, and coding staff who need a general understanding of the documentation and reporting context for these services.

Why This Topic Matters

Clinical pathology consultation services are often tied to specific clinical circumstances and supporting documentation, so understanding the article helps coders identify when these services are addressed and how they fit within CPT pathology reporting guidance.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Communication

    Introductory editorial context for the article and its subject matter.

  2. Using the Codes

    Overview of the clinical pathology consultation service codes and the general situations in which they are discussed.

  3. Criteria for Reporting

    General documentation and reporting criteria associated with these consultation services.

  4. Pathology Consultation Including Examination

    Broad guidance on consultation services when patient examination is involved and related evaluation and management reporting is referenced.

  5. Consultation on Referred Material

    Discussion of consultation services involving referred material from another source and the associated CPT pathology context.

  6. Consultation During Surgery

    Overview of intraoperative pathology consultation services and the coding context for surgical pathology consultation scenarios.

What You Will Learn

  • How clinical pathology consultation services are presented within CPT guidance
  • What broad consultation scenarios are covered in the article
  • How referred material and intraoperative pathology consultation are addressed
  • What kinds of documentation context are referenced for reporting these services

Who Should Read This

  • Pathologists
  • Pathology coders
  • Medical coding professionals
  • Billing and reimbursement staff

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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