Frozen Section Cpt Code

The frozen section biopsy can help ensure that the mass being removed is the intended tissue for removal.

Frozen section cpt code. The two codes that florida providers are driving the nation s utilization are pathology cpt codes 88331 pathology consultation during surgery. Use code 88332 pathology consultation during surgery. Make sure you append modifier 59 on the biopsy and frozen section to identify they are distinct and separate from the moh s surgery.

Each additional tissue block with frozen section s. Conforti mshs sct ascp mt assistant direct or of anatomic pathology operations. The change could cost you 46 for each touch prep and that s no april fools joke.

First tissue block with frozen section s single specimen and 88332 pathology consultation during surgery. A cpt note confirms that billing for cytology and a frozen section together may be appropriate. 88331 first tissue block with frozen section s single specimen.

Frozen section s single specimen and 88332 â each additional tissue block with frozen section s. 88329 pathology consultation during surgery. Frozen section collection pathology consultation name of procedure.

However if a suspected skin cancer is biopsied for pathologic diagnosis prior to proceeding to mohs micrographic surgery the biopsy e g cpt codes 11100 11101 and frozen section pathology cpt code 88331 may be reported separately utilizing modifier 59 or 58 to distinguish the diagnostic biopsy from the definitive mohs surgery. 88332 each additional tissue block with frozen section s synonyms. It can help ensure that the entire mass and its surrounding borders are removed.

Code 88333 is reported for the first touch prep and 88334 x 2 for the two additional margins. You should report 17313 moh s surgery stage 1 of chest 11100 59 biopsy and 88331 59 frozen section. Frozen section collection pathology consultation cpt code.