Pathology and Laboratory: Cytogenetic Studies [Q & A] (May 2011)

May 2011 page 10c Pathology and Laboratory: Cytogenetic Studies Question: Is it appropriate to report code 88262 , Chromosome analysis; count 15-20 cells, 2 karyotypes, with banding , two or more times if a total of 40 cells were identified? Answer: No. The intent of code 88262 is that a study should be aimed at a patient with yet-to-be-determined abnor-malities that typically require 15 to 20 cells to be analyzed. Code 88262 would be reported once, and the additional cells to be scored would be reported with code 88285 , Chromosome analysis; additional cells counted, each study . Code 88285 does not specify...

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This article discusses a cytogenetic laboratory coding question from CPT Assistant and focuses on how chromosome analysis studies are reported in a specific testing scenario. It is useful for pathology and laboratory coders, billing staff, and compliance personnel who need to understand the scope of the guidance and the code set involved without exposing the underlying detailed coding rationale.

Why This Topic Matters

Cytogenetic laboratory reporting can be sensitive to study structure and cell-count reporting, so clarifying the scope of the guidance helps coders determine whether the full article is relevant to their workflow.

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  1. May 2011 page 10c

    A short CPT Assistant Q&A entry presented as a May 2011 page reference. The section centers on cytogenetic laboratory coding for chromosome analysis studies.

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  • The article’s subject matter and clinical coding context
  • That the guidance concerns cytogenetic chromosome analysis reporting
  • Which CPT codes are discussed in the Q&A
  • The type of laboratory coding question addressed by the article

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  • Pathology coders
  • Laboratory billing staff
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance professionals
  • Revenue cycle teams

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