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AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 8 (August)
Pathology and Laboratory (Q&A) (August 1999)
August 1999 page 5a
Coding Consultation
Pathology and Laboratory, Panel Tests (Q&A)
Question
If all of the components of a Panel of tests are not performed, can the Panel code still be used for the service provided?
AMA Comment
No. Each test performed would be separately reported instead.
Pathology and Laboratory, Panel Tests (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1999; August 1999 page 5a
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