88000 Autopsy (necropsy) gross
Also known as: autopsy gross, necropsy gross
Gross pathological examination and dissection of autopsy specimen.
In Plain Language
autopsy body examination
Clinical Context
Gross examination component of autopsy performed for medicolegal or clinical investigation of cause of death.
RVU Information
CPT 88000 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 88000?
CPT 88000 (Autopsy (necropsy) gross) is a Pathology & Lab code. Gross pathological examination and dissection of autopsy specimen.
Who uses CPT code 88000?
CPT 88000 is used by pathology, forensic pathology. Gross examination component of autopsy performed for medicolegal or clinical investigation of cause of death.
When is CPT 88000 used?
Gross examination component of autopsy performed for medicolegal or clinical investigation of cause of death.
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