Pathology and Laboratory (November 2005)

November 2005 page 14b Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Pathology and Laboratory, 84238 (Q&A) Question What code is reported for the quantitative determination for a soluble transferrin receptor assay? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, CPT code 84238, Receptor assay; nonendocrine (eg, acetylcholine) (specify receptor), is the correct code for reporting quantitative determination for a soluble transferrin receptor assay. Pathology and Laboratory (November 2005). CPT® Assistant. 2005; November 2005 page 14b ...

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Article Overview

This brief November 2005 pathology and laboratory coding consultation presents a single coding question and an AMA commentary. It is aimed at coders and billers who need to understand the article’s CPT-focused guidance for laboratory assay reporting and to determine whether the content is relevant to their specialty workflow.

Why This Topic Matters

Even short Q&A articles can clarify how a service is discussed within CPT-oriented pathology and laboratory guidance. This helps coding professionals and documentation reviewers identify when the article’s subject matter applies to their own lab coding questions.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    A brief Q&A format article focused on a pathology and laboratory coding issue. The section centers on CPT-oriented guidance for a laboratory assay topic and an accompanying AMA comment.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article is organized as a coding consultation Q&A.
  • What general type of laboratory coding issue is being addressed.
  • Which code set the discussion is based on.
  • The kind of specialty context covered in the article.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Pathology and laboratory billing staff
  • Coding educators
  • Compliance reviewers
  • Health information management professionals

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