Is it appropriate to report code 88285 per each additional cell counted beyond the number specified in the base code (eg, 88261 or 88262), or does it cover all additional cells counted for the study (ie, single test result)? For example, 10 cells are counted instead of five as specified in the descriptor.
Do I report code 88285 once or five times to account for the analysis of the additional cells?
Answer:
Code 88285, Chromosome analysis; additional cells counted, each study, should be reported once because the descriptor nomenclature indicates the analysis of additional cells (plural). Therefore, it would not be appropriate to report five units of code 88285 for the analysis of five additional cells.
Do I report code 88285 once or five times to account for the analysis of the additional cells?
Answer:
Code 88285, Chromosome analysis; additional cells counted, each study, should be reported once because the descriptor nomenclature indicates the analysis of additional cells (plural). Therefore, it would not be appropriate to report five units of code 88285 for the analysis of five additional cells.
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