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Coding changes in the United States front and center

2011; Wiley; Volume: 119; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/cncy.20159

1934-6638

Diane D. Davey, Margaret H. Neal,

Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research

Several published coding changes effective in 2011 will contribute to changes in cytopathology payments. A new code for the additional immediate evaluation of fine-needle aspiration specimens is now operative and will be favorable to laboratories, whereas the new dedicated urine in situ hybridization codes will result in lower laboratory payments.