Hematology and Coagulation, 85095, 85102 (Q&A) (October 1998)

October 1998 page 11b Coding Consultation Hematology and Coagulation, 85095, 85102 (Q&A) Question Can my physician report codes 85095 , Bone marrow; aspiration only, and 85102 , Bone marrow biopsy, needle or trocar ? He is under the impression that he can not bill codes from this section because he is not a pathologist. AMA Comment Both codes ( 85102 and 85095 ) are located in the pathology and laboratory section of CPT even though they represent obtaining the biopsy and aspiration. Since CPT is a nomenclature rather than a strict classification system, there may be some procedures that appear in...

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This article presents an AMA Coding Consultation Q&A from CPT Assistant focused on hematology and coagulation coding. It explains the broader context for how CPT organizes procedures, who may use services listed in different sections, and why the placement of a procedure in a section does not by itself limit reporting by a particular specialty. The piece is relevant to physicians, coders, and billing staff who need background on CPT structure and specialty-related coding concerns.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand how CPT section placement relates to reporting questions and specialty assumptions, which can affect claim preparation and code selection awareness.

Article Sections

  1. October 1998 page 11b

    Publication information identifying the issue and page location for the coding consultation.

  2. Coding Consultation

    Introductory consultation context for a CPT Assistant question and answer on hematology and coagulation coding.

  3. Question

    A billing question about whether certain bone marrow-related services may be reported by a physician outside a specific specialty.

  4. AMA Comment

    An AMA explanation about CPT organization, section placement, and general reporting considerations across specialties.

What You Will Learn

  • How CPT Assistant frames a hematology and coagulation coding question
  • Why CPT section placement can matter in coding discussions
  • How specialty assumptions may arise in reporting questions
  • What kind of general guidance the AMA provides in a coding consultation

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  • Physicians
  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Coding educators
  • Practice managers

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