tci Part B Insider - 2014 Issue 41
Reader Question: Choose Thin-Prep Pap Codes by Screening Technique
Question: I’m trying to select the proper code for the thin-prep Pap tests that our lab does, but I’m having a hard time choosing the correct code. Can you explain the difference between 88142 and 88175? Answer: The difference between the two codes you mention is in the screening process, or how the lab personnel review the slide for abnormalities. The basic difference is whether the Pap slide review involves a computer-assisted evaluation and review by a cytotechnologist, or just evaluation by a cytotechnologist. Each of the codes you asked about is part of a...
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