CPT 88167 describes the process of analyzing cervical or vaginal cytopathology slides using a combination of manual screening and computer-assisted rescreening. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 88167? CPT 88167 can be used to…
CPT 88130 describes the identification of sex chromatin in a cell for the presence of Barr bodies, which can help determine the sex of a patient. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 88130? CPT…
CPT 88172 describes the evaluation of a fine needle aspirate specimen through cytopathology. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 88172? CPT 88172 can be used to describe the evaluation of a fine…
CPT 88140 describes the analysis of a peripheral blood smear to identify sex chromatin, specifically polymorphonuclear drumsticks. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 88140? CPT 88140 can be used to describe the analysis of…
CPT 88143 describes the analysis of cervical or vaginal cytopathology specimens collected in preservative fluid using automated thin layer preparation, manual screening, and rescreening under physician supervision. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 88143?…
CPT 88147 describes the screening of cervical or vaginal cytopathology smears using an automated system under the supervision of a physician. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 88147? CPT 88147 can be used to…
CPT 88148 describes the screening of cervical or vaginal cytopathology smears using an automated system with manual rescreening under physician supervision. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 88148? CPT 88148 can be used to…
CPT 88150 describes the manual screening of cervical or vaginal cytopathology slides under the supervision of a physician. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 88150? CPT 88150 can be used to describe the manual…
CPT 88152 describes the procedure for analyzing cervical or vaginal cytopathology slides using manual screening and computer-assisted rescreening under physician supervision. This article will cover the description, official details, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 88152? CPT 88152 can be…
CPT 88153 describes the manual screening and rescreening of cervical or vaginal cytopathology slides by a lab analyst under the supervision of a physician. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 88153? CPT 88153 can…
