Pathology
Pathology
the study of diseases
CPT is Used to report healthcare procedures to
insurances and accreditation organizations, conducting research, evaluating utilization, and developing guidelines
Laboratory testing is used to do what?
diagnose diseases or conditions
ICD-10
International Classification of Diseases (10th edition)
HCPCS
Healthcare Common Coding System
A pathologist
is a specialist who examines bodies and body tissues to diagnose diseases and abnormalities.
CPT
Current Procedural Terminology
Laboratory tests can include
Complete Blood Count (CBC), Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP), Urinalysis, and Lipid Panel
When was ICD-10 implemented?
Implemented on October 1, 2015
HCPCS are codes for
procedures, supplies, products, and services
3 Types of Pathology
Anatomical
Clinical
Molecular
CPT is a Coding system for
healthcare procedures or treatments
Diagnostic imaging
is a non-invasive method used to diagnose diseases
Seven character long and is alphanumeric
Level II includes
ambulance services, durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies used outside of physician’s offices
3 Subtypes of Anatomical Pathology
Surgical pathology
Histopathology
Cytopathology
How many digits in a CPT code?
five
Diagnostic imaging can include
X-ray imaging, Computed Tomography (CT scans), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, and Mammography
The first three characters are the
“category”
HCPCS codes have how many characters?
Five characters
3 subtypes of Clinical Pathology
Chemical pathology
Hematology
Immunology
What is a Modifier?
Two digits added after end of CPT Code
Used for special circumstances for CPT Code
Can increase or decrease the reimbursement received from insurances
Where should requested and completed diagnostic orders be kept?
The patient's chart.
The last four to five characters are the
“subcategory”