Wiki touch preps with multi stains

[sbetts]

hi all,

If a touch prep is done (88333) and multiple cytologic stains (pap & diff quick) are employed, can you report 88162 with 88333?

thanks!

Shena Betts, CPC

 

[bbooks]

I've never coded this combination, but it appears you can if you use a -59 on the 88162.