When a cytopathology code such as 88142 is to be reported, which type of provider is responsible for reporting that code on the billing to the insurance which is a Non-Medicare carrier?
I am trying to get clarification as to the correct way to bill for 88142 & 88141when done with an E&M.
Should the provider who is performing the E&M and pap in the office bill the 88142 with a 90 modifier or without a modifier?
Or is it the responsibility of the Lab to report the 88142 with pos 81 and then for the interpretation have the pathologist or the doctor who did the pap bill 88141 with pos 11?
I am trying to get clarification as to the correct way to bill for 88142 & 88141when done with an E&M.
Should the provider who is performing the E&M and pap in the office bill the 88142 with a 90 modifier or without a modifier?
Or is it the responsibility of the Lab to report the 88142 with pos 81 and then for the interpretation have the pathologist or the doctor who did the pap bill 88141 with pos 11?