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Wiki Adequacy assessment

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Hi there, our pathologists are performing microscopic adequacy assessment on kidney biopsies to let a radiologist know if sufficient glomeruli are present or not. Are they able to charge 88329 for this?
 
aleigh said:
Hi there, our pathologists are performing microscopic adequacy assessment on kidney biopsies to let a radiologist know if sufficient glomeruli are present or not. Are they able to charge 88329 for this?
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Yes, if it is documented as you described, if the pathologist is doing an exam by naked eye or low-power grossing scope, 88329 is appropriate.


Side note: if your office doesn't already have it, this is a fantastic resource: APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook.
 
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