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88305 is a CPT pathology and laboratory code for: Level IV - Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination (of the defined specimens listed).
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Level IV - Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic
Estimated florida medicare allowable is 38 to 39 on the pc and around 40 to 50 for the tc
88305
Procedure code 88305 is used to denote a "Level IV - Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination." This code is typically assigned when a pathologist examines tissue specimens to diagnose disease after a surgical procedure. It encompasses comprehensive evaluation, including both gross examination and microscopic analysis, and is commonly used in various medical settings.
88305
88305-26 = 88279
The code 88305 refers to a pathology service that involves the examination of a tissue specimen and is typically billed per specimen. The number of units billed for this code depends on the number of separate specimens examined. Each specimen that requires a separate microscopic examination can be billed as one unit of 88305. Therefore, if multiple specimens are processed, the total units billed would equal the number of individual specimens.
Use CPT 88305 for examination of a kidney biopsy.
The CPT pathology code for hidradenitis is 88305. This code is used for the examination of tissue samples that require a more complex evaluation, typically involving a higher level of analysis than 88304, which is for simpler examinations. Always consult the latest coding guidelines or a coding professional for the most accurate coding practices.