Modifier 26 Fact Sheet - Nov
The gross and microscopic examination of a specimen is what 88305 is for.The code is used by the pathologist to describe their work value.The family practice would bill for the procedure.The pathology coding guidelines can be found in the coder.
What is the difference between the two codes?The most frequently used codes include surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination.Level IV is surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination.
Modifier 77 is not allowed.If you are performing a level IV surgical pathology on more than one specimen from the same patient, the unit of service for this code is the number of specimen requiring individual exam and pathology diagnosis.