Pathology and Laboratory (Q&A) (May 2012)

May 2012 page 15 Pathology and Laboratory Question: A pathologist reviews hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) slides and selects an area of targeted tumor cells for microdissection. The microdissection is performed manually by a technician. Is it appropriate to assign 88381 for this service? If so, does the professional component (PC) portion of the service cover the pathologist's selection of targeted tumor cells and PC portion of the service cover the technician's microdissection? Answer: Code 88381, Microdissection (ie, sample preparation of microscopically identified target); manual, is a service provided by a physician. Assistance provided by a technologist or other...

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This article discusses a pathology and laboratory question-and-answer item focused on microdissection work and professional component billing considerations within CPT. It is relevant to pathology coders, laboratory billing staff, and compliance professionals who need to understand how the service is framed in relation to physician involvement and staff assistance. The article presents a concise coding guidance discussion tied to a single CPT service and its performance context.

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Questions about who performs a service and what is included in the reported code can affect accurate pathology and laboratory coding, documentation, and charge capture.

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  1. May 2012 page 15

    A brief Q&A item in the pathology and laboratory area, centered on microdissection and related professional component considerations.

What You Will Learn

  • The topic area covered by the pathology and laboratory Q&A.
  • How the article frames physician and clinical staff involvement in a microdissection service.
  • The general type of CPT guidance discussed in the article.
  • The relevance of the article to pathology and laboratory billing workflows.

Who Should Read This

  • Pathology coders
  • Laboratory billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Revenue cycle specialists
  • Pathologists

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