Question:
What code is assigned for the following procedure? A patient undergoes a bronchoscopy. Cytology specimens are collected from the left upper and left lower lobes.
Answer:
The following code would be billed twice; once with modifier 59 appended to indicate distinct specimens were collected, processed, and interpreted.
88112 | Cytopathology, selective cellular enhancement technique with interpretation (e.g., liquid based slide preparation method), except cervical or vaginal |