Lisa Bledsoe
True Blue
One of my docs wants to start doing this test. It is an oral brushing of a lesion that is sent out for interpretation. The manufacturer is telling him that he can code 40490, 40808, 41100, 41105, 41108 or 41825 depending on the location of the lesion. Now, all of these codes either state "excision" or "incision"...so my question is how can these codes be reported for the brushing? Seems to me it would be a lot like a pap. We have to purchase the special kit for collection and conveyance to the lab (which is also the manufacturer). It seems to me that only 99000 would be reportable for the physician, but we all know that is hard to get reimbursement for. Any comments or suggestions? Is anyone else out there doing this?