August 1997 page 8
Coding Communication
Coding Clarification
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In the April 1997 issue (CPT Assistant. April 1997:4;9), the reference to codes 80150-80299, the "eg" of the second criterion is an example and not meant to limit the use of the consultation codes to instances only when therapeutic drug levels are involved. Pharmakokinetic consultations are reported using code 80500-80502, and do not necessarily involve therapeutic drug level testing. Again, this is only one example.
When a clinical pathology consultation is performed (80500-80502) concerning clinical laboratory test results, it does not include the pathologist's consultative services involving examination and...
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Article Overview
This article is a brief coding clarification from CPT Assistant for August 1997. It is aimed at coders and billing staff working with laboratory and pathology services, especially those reviewing consultation-related guidance in CPT. The piece explains the scope of the clarification, references the related consultation code families, and notes the relationship between clinical pathology and surgical pathology consultation reporting at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
Clarifications like this help readers interpret prior CPT Assistant guidance in context and understand which consultation topics the article is addressing. It is useful for anyone coding laboratory or pathology consultation services who needs to know what the article covers before consulting the full text.
Article Sections
August 1997 page 8
Introductory publication and issue context for the clarification notice.
What You Will Learn
The general scope of the clarification provided in this CPT Assistant notice.
How the article situates consultation-related guidance across laboratory and pathology services.
Which broad consultation topics are discussed in relation to earlier CPT Assistant content.
The types of coding references and service categories addressed by the clarification.
Who Should Read This
Medical coders
Coding auditors
Billing staff
Pathology practices
Laboratory services staff
Codes Discussed
CPT: 80500
CPT: 80501
CPT: 80502
CPT: 88321
CPT: 88322
CPT: 88323
CPT: 88324
CPT: 88325
Code Ranges Discussed
CPT: 80150-80299
CPT: 80500-80502
CPT: 88321-88325
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