Wiki Pathology coding production standard

[kozy]

Hi Everyone,
We just took on coding pathology in our coding department. What is the average production for pathology coders? How many CPT are expected per hour? Thank you!

 

[danachock]

I'll reply here kozy
I clearly believe the radiology department took on pathology here (tell me I am wrong).
Average production isn't based on CPT assignment here.
It is 20-25 pathology accessions per an hour (mixture of simple and complex accessions for review)
Just curious, have you ever had to code malignancy from Specimen A thru Specimen P from a pathology report??
A true "whopper"? Would love your insight after reviewing the entire pathology report.

 

[nkovar]

Hi Everyone,
We just took on coding pathology in our coding department. What is the average production for pathology coders? How many CPT are expected per hour? Thank you!

Good evening! We have different standards depending on the specialty. For surgicals, we require 50-70 cases per hour (note that’s per case not per CPT as a case could have anywhere from 1 to 30+ CPTs depending on specimens and special studies)

 

[kozy]

I'll reply here kozy
I clearly believe the radiology department took on pathology here (tell me I am wrong).
Average production isn't based on CPT assignment here.
It is 20-25 pathology accessions per an hour (mixture of simple and complex accessions for review)
Just curious, have you ever had to code malignancy from Specimen A thru Specimen P from a pathology report??
A true "whopper"? Would love your insight after reviewing the entire pathology report.

No we have not seen that many specimens yet!!! Yikes!