Pathology and Laboratory (March 2005)

March 2005 page 16b Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Pathology and Laboratory, 88143, 88153, 88165 (Q&A) Question Would it be appropriate to report a manual screening and rescreening Pap test with CPT codes 88143, 88153, or 88165 regardless of the finding of the first screening (ie, the smear is negative, positive, or indeterminate) and/or whether a pathologist will review the smear for diagnostic purposes as well? AMA Comment The rescreening codes may be reported by a laboratory if the rescreening is performed for quality control or assurance requirements; if the rescreening is requested by a physician; or if there...

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Article Overview

This March 2005 Pathology and Laboratory coding consultation addresses a Pap test screening and rescreening scenario in the CPT system. It is aimed at pathology, laboratory, and cytopathology coding professionals who need to understand the article’s general guidance on when review activities are discussed, how the scenario is framed, and which related reporting topic is mentioned.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps coders and compliance staff recognize that not every review activity is treated the same way for reporting purposes. It is relevant to laboratories and practices that handle cervical or vaginal cytology workflows and want to compare the article’s guidance with their internal policies.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    Introduces a laboratory coding question-and-answer discussion focused on pathology and laboratory reporting. The section centers on a Pap test rescreening scenario and related physician review considerations.

What You Will Learn

  • The general scope of a CPT coding question-and-answer discussion for pathology and laboratory services
  • How the article frames manual screening and rescreening topics in a Pap test context
  • The categories of review and quality-related issues discussed in relation to laboratory reporting
  • Which related cytopathology reporting topic is mentioned alongside the main consultation

Who Should Read This

  • Pathology coders
  • Laboratory coders
  • Cytopathology billing staff
  • Compliance staff
  • Medical coding professionals

Codes Discussed


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