Histopathology Tissue/Biopsy [19459X]

Test Code

7740

CPT Codes
<strong>Note: </strong>CPT Code(s) varies based on complexity of case as follows: 88300 Surg Path Level I, Gross Examination Only 88302 Surg Path Level II, Gross and Microscopic Examination 88304 Surg Path Level III, Gross and Microscopic Examination 88305 Surg Path Level IV, Gross and Microscopic Examination 88307 Surg Path Level V, Gross and Microscopic Examination 88309 Surg Path Level VI, Gross and Microscopic Examination

Includes

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

Tissue biopsy submitted in 10% neutral buffered formalin (See Collection Instructions)

Instructions

Do not reject. Will attempt testing.

After biopsy collection, immediately place each specimen in a tightly secured container with 10% neutral buffered formalin. Use only formalin bottles supplied by Quest Diagnostics. Do not force a large specimen into a small container; formalin must surround the specimen for proper fixation. Formalin volume to specimen ratio should be 10:1.

Please note: This code will be used in conjunction with bill codes to designate biopsy levels, routine histology stains, special stains, immunohistochemical stains, peripheral smear review and special processing such as decalcification, and with tech only or global designation of each service. 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

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Preferred
Refrigerated: Acceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
H & E Staining, Microscopy

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 5 days

Reference Range

Not applicable

Clinical Significance

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

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.