Pathology and Laboratory: Surgical Pathology (January 2007)

January 2007 page 29b Coding Communication: Pathology and Laboratory: Surgical Pathology Question Is it appropriate to report codes 88302 - 88309 for the same specimen used in a Mohs surgery procedure? AMA Comment For CPT 2007 , concurrent with the revisions to the Mohs micrographic surgery section, instructional notes have been developed prior to code 88302 and after code 88309 . The instructions direct the surgeon not to report codes 88302 - 88309 on a specimen(s) derived from a Mohs surgery procedure. The pathologic examination of the specimen is an inclusive component of Mohs micrographic surgery to be performed by the...

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This premium CPT Assistant article explains a January 2007 coding question involving pathology and laboratory reporting in the setting of Mohs micrographic surgery. It is relevant to surgeons, pathologists, and coding professionals who need to understand the scope of CPT guidance, the relationship between Mohs procedures and surgical pathology reporting, and the general categories of CPT services discussed in the article.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting in Mohs-related cases depends on understanding how CPT guidance treats related pathology services and when separate reporting may or may not be applicable. This article helps coders and clinicians recognize the relevant CPT framework discussed by the AMA.

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  • How the article frames a pathology coding question in relation to Mohs micrographic surgery
  • Which CPT service categories are discussed in the context of specimen examination
  • How the article situates surgical pathology reporting within CPT 2007 guidance updates
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  • Medical coders
  • Pathologists
  • Surgeons
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  • Billing professionals

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