CPT Knowledgebase - Jul 7, 2008

A pulmonologist performs a bronchial brushing on a specific area of concern, a polyp. Two smeared slides are prepared by nonlaboratory staff members. The pulmonologist requests immediate evaluation to determine the specimen adequacy, to render a diagnosis, or to determine the need for biopsy or excision of the polyp. Slides are delivered to the laboratory, and a Diff-Quik (DQ) stain is performed. The pathologist's immediate interpretation is phoned to the pulmonologist. No additional specimen or slides are received from this procedure. Is it appropriate to report code 88104 in addition to code 88333?

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