Re: Sentinel nodes
From: | Denise Bland-Piontek <bland008@umn.edu> |
Just an FYI the CAP is coming out with a new rule for sentinel nodes for 2001 that will allow you to bill more. I don't know the specifics yet. You can call the CAP at 1-800-323-4040, press 0 for the operator and ask for Leslie. She's great for any coding questions! Hope this helps!
Denise Bland-Piontek, HTL (ASCP)
Scientist
Anatomic Pathology Research Lab
University of Minnesota
Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology
Patricia Karlisch wrote:
> Histonetters:
> I have a question about billing for sentinel nodes. We receive these from outside hospitals. Sometimes the requests are for 8-10 blocks requiring several immunohistochemistry stains. Each node is received in a separate block. Are all 8-10 blocks considered billable? Is each node considered a separate specimen? I would appreciate any help you can give me on this. Thanks,
>
> Patricia Karlisch
> Team Leader, Anatomic Pathology
> Geisinger Medical Laboratories
> GeisingerHealth System, Danville, PA 17822-23-00
> (570) 271-8148
> pkarlisch@geisinger.edu
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