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Narrow Cytopathology Choices

Published on Fri Oct 08, 2021

Question: I’m new to pathology coding. What is the difference between 88112 and the 88160 family? Florida Subscriber Answer: The first distinction between 88112 (Cytopathology, selective cellular enhancement technique with interpretation (eg, liquid based slide preparation method), except cervical or vaginal) and the 88160 family (Cytopathology, smears, any other source…) is the specimen source. CPT® divides cytopathology codes between “cervical [...]
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