Coders’ Specialty Guide 2026: Pathology/ Laboratory gives you instant access to everything you need for each CPT® code, lay terms, CCI edits and coding tips.

Complete Pathology/Lab coverage for 2026 - CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes, CCI edits, and more - with searchable archives, 24 CEUs & more

Aug 13, 2025 · Learn more about this event The webinar will focus on hot topics in the Path/Lab space and will be beneficial for anyone who struggles with the nuances of this are of the code set. The …

Aug 14, 2018 · Here’s why: Most lab culture codes include both the isolation and presumptive organism identification. Although urine culture code 87086 is unique, another code is also available to report …

Jun 18, 2009 · Lab reports have not been physician interpreted yet and therefore may not be used or interpreted by coders. A path report on the other hand has a pathologist interpretation who is a …

Jul 8, 2024 · Some coding modifiers have become fairly self-explanatory over time, thanks to simple descriptors such as the one for modifier 50 (Bilateral procedure). Others, however, can be fraught …

Aug 7, 2017 · A laboratory panel is a package of tests that often are ordered together. Each panel code (80047-80076) includes multiple tests. When all the tests included in the panel are ordered, report …

May 8, 2025 · Virginia Subscriber Answer: Yes, you should bill the code for all Paps. Code Q0091 (Screening Papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear …

Oct 15, 2014 · Modifier 91 Repeat clinical diagnostic laboratory test is used to report the same lab test when performed on the same patient, on the same day, to obtain subsequent test results. Modifier 91 …

Jan 17, 2024 · final report is available at the time of coding, code any confirmed or definitive diagnosis (es) documented in the interpretation. Do not code related signs and symptoms as additional …