Coding Pathology and Laboratory Services
Overview
This course discusses how to identify the use of panels in reporting for diagnostic laboratory procedures and distinguish between qualitative versus quantitative screening. It also explains how to assign CPT codes for diagnostic laboratory services and for surgical pathology, including consults during surgery.
At the completion of this module the participant will be able to:
- Identify the use of “panels” in reporting for diagnostic laboratory procedures
- Distinguish between qualitative versus quantitative screening
- Assign CPT codes for diagnostic laboratory services
- Assign CPT codes for surgical pathology, including consults during surgery
Duration: 40 Minutes
Coding Pathology and Laboratory Services
Continuing Education
AAPC
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 0.5 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
ACDIS
This program has been approved for 0.5 continuing education units towards fulfilling the requirements of the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification, offered as a service of the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS).
Coding Pathology and Laboratory Services
h2 style="color: #d6006d;">TermsYou will have access to your course for 1 year from the purchase/order date.