Since this is performed at our institution in the frozen section room, we
charge 88329 - Consultation during surgery.  

Candra Garver, MT(ASCP)
Manager, Anatomic Pathology
York Hospital
York, PA


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	hittson [SMTP:hittson@matnet.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, June 08, 2000 8:50 PM
> To:	histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Subject:	CPT code for TOUCH PREPS????
> 
> 6/8/00
> Dear Histonetters, 
> 
> While we are on the topic of CPT coding, I am still looking for a good CPT
> code for touch preps taken from a fresh specimen in connection with a
> surgical tissue diagnosis, such as for a lymph node biopsy (usually coded
> as 88305). I don't think it should be the same as FNA interpretation
> (88173). Maybe 88104? 	Any suggestions?
> 
> Jeff Hittson, M.D. - pathologist
> Valley Pathology Services, Palmer Alaska
>