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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This brief AMA coding consultation from CPT Assistant discusses a pathology and laboratory panel-tests question in the context of CPT panel reporting. It is aimed at coders and billing staff who work with laboratory test reporting and want to understand the article’s scope before reading the full guidance.

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