88028 Autopsy (necropsy) complete
Also known as: autopsy complete extremity
Complete pathological examination and dissection of autopsy specimen including all organs with body wall and extremity dissection.
In Plain Language
full autopsy including extremities
Clinical Context
Complete autopsy including dissection of all organs and examination of body wall and extremities.
RVU Information
CPT 88028 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 88028?
CPT 88028 (Autopsy (necropsy) complete) is a Pathology & Lab code. Complete pathological examination and dissection of autopsy specimen including all organs with body wall and extremity dissection.
Who uses CPT code 88028?
CPT 88028 is used by pathology, forensic pathology. Complete autopsy including dissection of all organs and examination of body wall and extremities.
When is CPT 88028 used?
Complete autopsy including dissection of all organs and examination of body wall and extremities.
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