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D0473 Micro examination, prep & report

D-Codes

Also known as: microscopic pathology, histology

Microscopic histopathologic examination of tissue specimen, including special histochemical staining and written diagnostic report.

Clinical Context

Used for definitive microscopic diagnosis of oral lesions, malignancies, and inflammatory conditions.

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Specialties

Oral PathologyDentistry

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