Wiki billing PAS/AB cocktail 88312+88313?

[megan518]

Can a pathologist charge for both the technical and professional when he performs a PAS/AB cocktail and documents the reasons for both?

 

[whaleheadking]

Document not only the reasons, to justify medical necessity, but the results to justify the pro charge. If you did it, report it in writing and in code.

Cheers,
WK

 

[megan518]

Technical charge?

What about the technical charge? Is it still okay to charge both codes on the technical side, even though its considered one stain?

 

[whaleheadking]

Two techs equal two pros and vice versa.