Urine Cytology with Reflex

Test Code

902529

CPT Codes
80500, 87207, 88104, 88108, 88112, 88120, 88160, 88161, 88173, 88305, 88399<br>Restricted Client Code<br>This test is not available for California patient testing

Includes

If cytology is atypical reflex to Bladder Cancer, FISH test code 10107 with additional charges (CPT code 88120).

Preferred Specimen

See Non-gynecologic Cytology Specimens in the Cytology section of the Directory of Service (Specimen Collection and Handling Guide.
Fresh Urine samples should be refrigerated to preserve cells.

Instructions

Consults: Client submitted prepared samples for pathologist review
* FNA of Thyroid: use test code 90819
**FNA of Thyroid Reflex to Molecular: use test code 90818
*Urine hemosiderin: use separate test code 518.

Specimen Stability

See information in Cytology collection directory of service

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

Do not reject, send to department for assessment

Methodology
Microscopy

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 3 days (unless additional tests are added)

Clinical Significance

Detecting abnormal cytological changes in cellular samples from all body sites.

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.