CPT Codes For Postmortem Examination Procedures

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for postmortem examination procedures.

CPT Code 88000

CPT 88000 describes necropsy (autopsy), gross examination only, without CNS.

CPT Code 88005

CPT 88005 describes a necropsy (autopsy), a gross examination only including the brain.

CPT Code 88007

CPT 88007 describes a necropsy (autopsy) with gross examination only, including the brain and spinal cord.

CPT Code 88012

CPT 88012 describes a necropsy (autopsy), a gross examination only of an infant, including the brain.

CPT Code 88014

CPT 88014 describes necropsy (autopsy), gross examination only, for a stillborn or newborn, including the brain.

CPT Code 88016

CPT 88016 describes necropsy (autopsy), gross examination only of a macerated stillborn.

CPT Code 88020

CPT 88020 describes necropsy (autopsy), gross and microscopic, without CNS.

CPT Code 88025

CPT 88025 describes gross and microscopic necropsy (autopsy), including the brain.

CPT Code 88027

CPT 88027 describes a necropsy (autopsy) with gross and microscopic brain and spinal cord examination.

CPT Code 88028

CPT 88028 describes necropsy (autopsy), gross and microscopic of an infant, including the brain.

CPT Code 88029

CPT 88029 describes a necropsy (autopsy) of a stillborn or newborn with gross and microscopic examination of the brain.

CPT Code 88036

CPT 88036 describes regionally limited necropsy (autopsy) gross and/or microscopic.

CPT Code 88037

CPT 88037 describes a necropsy (autopsy) of a single organ with limited gross and/or microscopic examination.

CPT Code 88040

CPT 88040 describes a necropsy (autopsy) and forensic examination.

CPT Code 88045

CPT 88045 describes a necropsy (autopsy) for the coroner’s call.

CPT Code 88099

CPT 88099 describes an unlisted necropsy (autopsy) procedure.