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NEW CPT CODES FOR
2004 |
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Below are two
new CPT codes for 2004 that are of importance to pathologists: |
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88112 Cytopathology,
selective cellular enhancement technique with interpretation
(e.g., liquid based slide preparation method), except cervical
or vaginal |
Use this code to report ThinPreps®
performed on fluids, eg, pleural fluid, ascitic fluid, urine.
Do not use this code with the code for other concentration
techniques, e.g., cytospin (CPT code 88108).
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88361 Morphometric
analysis; tumor immunohistochemistry (e.g., Her-2/neu, estrogen
receptor/progesterone receptor) quantitative or semi-quantitative |
Use this code for reporting computer
assisted immunoassay procedures, e.g., Chromavision®.
Use for both the technical preparation and for the pathologist
interpretation of automated image analysis on fixed tissue.
Do not use with CPT codes 88358 or 88342.
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