The CPT Code is 88300 for the surgical pathology; gross examination only
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Whenever 'gross' and 'microscopic examination' are used in the procedure it is reported under pathology rather than surgical. Use code 88309
Normal results are no abnormalities seen on gross examination of the specimen(s) or under the microscope after tissue preparation
Gross examination is performed without the aid of magnification. Microscopic examination is performed on slides of tissue samples on the microscope.
The term for visible with the unaided (naked) eye is "gross", as in gross anatomy.
To match the appropriate level of surgical pathology with the correct specimen, one must first understand the classification of specimens, such as biopsies, resections, or cytology samples. Each level of surgical pathology, from gross examination to microscopic analysis, corresponds to the complexity and type of specimen. For instance, a simple biopsy may require only a basic histological examination, whereas a complex tumor resection necessitates a more detailed assessment, including staging and margin analysis. Proper labeling and documentation during specimen collection and processing are crucial to ensure accurate matching and diagnosis.
Use CPT 88305 for examination of a kidney biopsy.
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Standard Operating Procedure grossed $228,830 worldwide.
Standard Operating Procedure grossed $228,830 in the domestic market.
Biopsy is the process of removing tissue from patients for diagnostic examination or a specimen thus obtained. Excision biopsy is the excision of tissue for gross and microscopic examination in such a manner that the entire lesion is removed. ( excision is the act of cutting out; the surgical removal of part or all of a structure or organ.)
A gross sample in an analytical procedure is a large, random sample that is collected from a bulk material or substance. It is representative of the entire lot and is used for further analysis and testing to ensure accurate results. Subsamples are typically taken from the gross sample for more detailed analysis in the laboratory.