Would anyone be able to point me to a resource where it defines a thyroid biopsy as 88307 or 88305? Per the CPT book we are to use 88307 when the total Thyroid or Thyroid lobe is biopsied. It doesn't specify for a smaller piece. A few of us are of the opinion that should be 88305 and the Pathologist wants more concrete evidence as he has been using 88307. I have also found something on super coder that says if a specimen is not specifically mentioned under a code you look at similar specimens, but need something a little more concrete. If anyone could help that would be greatly appreciated!
-
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..
Wiki 88305 or 88307 Thyroid biopsy
- Thread starter rmness
- Start date
For all the pathologists I have coded, the guideline has always been to code a thyroid biopsy as 88305 and only a total or lobe resection as 88307.
I can highly recommend this pathology coding resource. https://www.apfconnect.org/files/News/CodingManualPromo_16A_FN2.pdf
I can highly recommend this pathology coding resource. https://www.apfconnect.org/files/News/CodingManualPromo_16A_FN2.pdf
Riehen
Contributor
thyroid
I also work in a pathology practice and our rule is that biopsy-88305 or resection/lobectomy 88307 must be noted in the final diagnosis.
I also work in a pathology practice and our rule is that biopsy-88305 or resection/lobectomy 88307 must be noted in the final diagnosis.