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CPT Codes For Cytopathology Screening Procedures
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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for cytopathology screening procedures.
CPT Code 88141
CPT 88141 describes cytopathology services requiring interpretation by a physician for cervical or vaginal specimens.
CPT Code 88142
CPT 88142 describes cytopathology services for cervical or vaginal specimens collected in preservative fluid, with automated thin layer preparation and manual screening under physician supervision.
CPT Code 88143
CPT 88143 describes cytopathology services for cervical or vaginal specimens collected in preservative fluid, with automated thin-layer preparation and manual screening and rescreening under physician supervision.
CPT Code 88147
CPT 88147 describes the screening of cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, by the automated system under physician supervision.
CPT Code 88148
CPT 88148 describes cytopathology smears of the cervical or vaginal area that are screened by an automated system with manual rescreening under physician supervision.
CPT Code 88150
CPT 88150 describes the manual screening of cytopathology slides of the cervical or vaginal area under physician supervision.
CPT Code 88152
CPT 88152 describes cytopathology services involving slides of cervical or vaginal specimens with manual screening and computer-assisted rescreening under physician supervision.
CPT Code 88153
CPT 88153 describes cytopathology services involving slides of cervical or vaginal specimens with manual screening and rescreening under physician supervision.
CPT Code 88160
CPT 88160 describes the screening and interpretation of cytopathology smears or any other source.
CPT Code 88161
CPT 88161 describes the preparation, screening, and interpretation of cytopathology smears and other sources.
CPT Code 88162
CPT 88162 describes an extended study involving cytopathology smears, any other source, over five slides, and/or multiple stains.
CPT Code 88164
CPT 88164 describes the manual screening of cytopathology slides of the cervical or vaginal area under physician supervision using the Bethesda System.
CPT Code 88165
CPT 88165 describes cytopathology slides of the cervical or vaginal area, with manual screening and rescreening under physician supervision using the Bethesda System.
CPT Code 88166
CPT 88166 describes cytopathology services involving slides of cervical or vaginal specimens, with manual screening and computer-assisted rescreening under physician supervision.
CPT Code 88167
CPT 88167 describes cytopathology services involving manual screening and computer-assisted rescreening of cervical or vaginal slides using cell selection and review under physician supervision.
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