How should we code a specimen that is a right colon with attached terminal ileum and appendix?
A. For this service, do not code separately for the short segment of terminal ileum or the appendix if it is part of a right colectomy for a colon carcinoma. A small additional contiguous ileal segment submitted without pathologic change (for better anastomosis) does not constitute a second resection. However, when a separate segmental resection of small bowel is submitted for evaluation in addition to a colonic resection, it is appropriate to code for each separate specimen. Q: Can CPT code 83912 be billed in conjunction with all encompassing molecular microbiology test codes, such as 87799 or 87497? A. You should not use code 83912, Molecular diagnostics; interpretation and report, for the interpretation of infectious agent antigen detection tests described by CPT codes 87470 through 87801 or 87901 through 87904. According to version 10.3 of the National Correct Coding Policy Manual, code 83912 should be reported for a medically reasonable and necessary interpretation and report asso
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