Home
Career Stage
Medical Students Residents Attendings CPT Codes Resources Blog Support

88040 Forensic autopsy (necropsy)

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: forensic autopsy

Forensic pathological examination and dissection of autopsy specimen.

Clinical Context

Autopsy performed for medicolegal purposes in cases of trauma, poisoning, or suspected foul play.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU0.00
Malpractice RVU0.00
Total RVU0.00

Specialties

forensic pathologymedicolegal

Track This Code in RVU Edge

Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.

CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.