Pathology/Laboratory (June 2008)

June 2008 page 15-end Pathology/Laboratory, 88104, 88333 (Q&A) Question: A pulmonologist performs a bronchial brushing on a specific area of concern, a polyp. Two smeared slides are prepared by nonlaboratory staff members. The pulmonologist requests immediate evaluation to determine the specimen adequacy, to render a diagnosis, or to determine the need for biopsy or excision of the polyp. Slides are delivered to the laboratory, and a Diff-Quik (DQ) stain is performed. The pathologist's immediate interpretation is phoned to the pulmonologist. No additional specimen or slides are received from this procedure. Is it appropriate to report code 88104 in...

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Article Overview

This June 2008 Pathology/Laboratory Q&A article reviews coding guidance for a bronchoscopic specimen adequacy scenario involving immediate pathologist evaluation and related CPT reporting considerations. It is useful for pathology, laboratory, and pulmonary coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the discussion and the general type of CPT guidance addressed in the article.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders and billers recognize when an intra-procedural pathology service is the focus of the discussion and whether the article’s guidance is relevant to bronchoscopy-related laboratory workflow and CPT reporting.

Article Sections

  1. June 2008 page 15-end

    A question-and-answer discussion focused on pathology/laboratory coding issues arising from a bronchoscopy specimen scenario. The section centers on CPT-related guidance for immediate evaluation services and the related reporting context.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of a bronchoscopy-related pathology coding question
  • How the article frames immediate pathology evaluation in a Q&A format
  • The general CPT reporting context discussed for pathology/laboratory services
  • Why the scenario is relevant to pulmonary and pathology coding workflows

Who Should Read This

  • Pathology coders
  • Laboratory billers
  • Pulmonary coding professionals
  • CPT coding staff
  • Revenue cycle staff supporting diagnostic procedures

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