danachock
Expert
Hi, Good Evening,
I have a quick question I would like to ask please. I am performing analysis on pathology charges that is billing 76098 (radiological examination of surgical specimen) just billing the professional charge only that I am not acclimated seeing being billed together with pathology charges. But reviewing the pathology report it is the pathologist that is actually billing the procedure 76098 for this interpretation that is recorded in the pathology report; I don't believe they are reading a radiology report and just reiterating information and that the pathologist is actually performing the radiology interpretation not a radiologist. Maybe they are credentialed (multi-specialty) to bill this procedure? But I am just curious, is this a normal practice for any other facilities out there?
Thank you in advance for your expertise and any insight you may provide and have a wonderful evening,
Dana
I have a quick question I would like to ask please. I am performing analysis on pathology charges that is billing 76098 (radiological examination of surgical specimen) just billing the professional charge only that I am not acclimated seeing being billed together with pathology charges. But reviewing the pathology report it is the pathologist that is actually billing the procedure 76098 for this interpretation that is recorded in the pathology report; I don't believe they are reading a radiology report and just reiterating information and that the pathologist is actually performing the radiology interpretation not a radiologist. Maybe they are credentialed (multi-specialty) to bill this procedure? But I am just curious, is this a normal practice for any other facilities out there?
Thank you in advance for your expertise and any insight you may provide and have a wonderful evening,
Dana