2022 CPT updates for pathology consults
The following are 2022 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding updates for pathology consultations. When talking with your billers, make sure they have added these new codes in their systems and your fee schedules. CPT 80500 and 80502 will be deleted in...
2022 Covid-19 coding updates and revisions
The following updates for Covid-19-related codes went into effect Oct. 1, 2021: NEW: U09.9 – Post COVID-19 conditions, unspecified This code is not to be used in cases that are still presenting with active COVID-19. However, an exception is made in cases if...
Cigna again moves to end PC clinical pathology payments
Update: According to Cigna, its new PC clinical pathology policy will only result in denials “when the facility where the services were provided is contractually responsible for laboratory management and oversight services.” After holding off on the move...