AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 3 (March)
Pathology and Laboratory (March 2005)
March 2005 page 16a Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers Pathology and Laboratory, 88365, 88367, 88368 (Q&A) Question What is the appropriate CPT code(s) to use to report Her2-neu FISH analysis on tissue and cytologic specimens? AMA Comment In situ hybridization (ISH) has rapidly gained acceptance as an important diagnostic and prognostic methodology tool in the assessment of certain cancers and infections. CPT 2005 revised the descriptor for code 88365 , In situ hybridization (eg, FISH), each probe, by deleting the word tissue. The descriptor now allows for the code to be used when a physician performs the service on...
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Article Overview
This article explains a March 2005 coding consultation in CPT Assistant focused on pathology and laboratory reporting for in situ hybridization services. It is relevant to coders, billers, and pathology practices that need to understand the general scope of CPT 2005 changes affecting specimen types and analysis approaches, along with the broader context of how these services are categorized in the coding system.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers determine whether the article addresses their coding needs for pathology and laboratory services involving in situ hybridization and related CPT guidance.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers
A Q&A format discussion in pathology and laboratory coding. It addresses a CPT coding question and the related commentary provided in the article.
What You Will Learn
- The general topic of CPT coding guidance for in situ hybridization services
- How the article frames specimen types and analysis approaches in the pathology and laboratory setting
- The context of a CPT 2005 update within a coding consultation format
- The kinds of coding questions addressed in a Q&A discussion for laboratory services
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Pathology laboratories
- Billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Physicians and clinical laboratory managers
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