Tissue, Pathology Report

Test Code

BX2

Quest Code

3542

CPT Codes
<strong>CPT Code(s) varies based on complexity of case as follows: </strong> <table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="350" summary="" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap">88300</td> <td nowrap="nowrap"> Surg Path Level I, Gross Examination Only</td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap">88302</td> <td nowrap="nowrap"> Surg Path Level II, Gross and Microscopic Examination </td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap">88304</td> <td nowrap="nowrap"> Surg Path Level III, Gross and Microscopic Examination</td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap">88305</td> <td nowrap="nowrap"> Surg Path Level IV, Gross and Microscopic Examination</td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap">88307</td> <td nowrap="nowrap"> Surg Path Level V, Gross and Microscopic Examination </td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap">88309</td> <td nowrap="nowrap"> Surg Path Level VI, Gross and Microscopic Examination</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Includes

Preparation of each submitted sample and microscopic interpretation by a pathologist.

The fee for service will vary depending upon the number of specimens submitted, the size and complexity of the specimen and difficulty of diagnosis.

Specimens requiring a decalcification procedure will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88311). Special stains (CPT code(s): 88312 (each stain) or 88313 (each stain)) and/or IHC immunohistochemistry stains (CPT code(s): 88342 (each antibody)) may be ordered at the discretion of the pathologist. These services will be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

See Collection Instructions

Instructions

Provide all patient information using the Tissue Pathology requisition form.

For instructions refer to
https://www.questdiagnostics.com/content/dam/corporate/restricted/documents/test-directory/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unlabeled container(s) • Leakage of sample during transport • Mismatch between name of patient on container(s) and name on test requisition

Methodology
H & E Staining • Microscopy

Setup Schedule

Days Mon-fri

Report Available

5 days

Clinical Significance

The nature of possible underlying disease states can often be detected by microscopically visualizing histologic changes in tissue biopsies.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics LLC

200 Forest Street, 3rd Floor, Suite B

Marlborough, MA 01752-3023

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.