My pathologists would like to start charging for when they review the mammogram that comes with needle localization excisions. I've read the rules and restrictions but would like another opinion on whether this documentation proposed by the pathologist should be sufficient. I think it is, but would like another opinion before we proceed.
This would be added to the gross: "The accompanying x-ray was reviewed by the pathologist to confirm the lesion’s location, 6 margins are inked. The lesion and margins are submitted for microscopic examination."
Padget has a section on this topic, and there is also information found here:
http://apsmedbill.com/whitepapers/cpt-code-76098-radiological-examination-surgical-specimen
http://www.captodayonline.com/Archives/feature_stories/0603CPTqa.html
https://www.supercoder.com/my-ask-an-expert/topic/76098-2
Thanks much!
This would be added to the gross: "The accompanying x-ray was reviewed by the pathologist to confirm the lesion’s location, 6 margins are inked. The lesion and margins are submitted for microscopic examination."
Padget has a section on this topic, and there is also information found here:
http://apsmedbill.com/whitepapers/cpt-code-76098-radiological-examination-surgical-specimen
http://www.captodayonline.com/Archives/feature_stories/0603CPTqa.html
https://www.supercoder.com/my-ask-an-expert/topic/76098-2
Thanks much!