Pathology & Laboratory, 88304 (Q&A) (August 1997)

August 1997 page 18c Coding Consultation Pathology & Laboratory, 88304 (Q&A) Question What is the appropriate CPT code for reporting pathologic examination of epidermoid cysts? AMA Comment Epidermoid cysts should be coded 88304 Level III, Surgical pathology, gross and mocroscopic examination (Skin - Cyst/Tag/Debridement). Billing edidermoid cysts with 88305 Level IV would be incorrect as this code is for skin other than cysts, tags, debridement and plastic repair. Pathology & Laboratory, 88304 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1997; August 1997 page 18c ...

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