88045 Coroners autopsy (necropsy)
Also known as: coroner autopsy
Coroner's pathological examination and dissection of autopsy specimen.
In Plain Language
coroner's autopsy examination
Clinical Context
Autopsy examination performed at direction of coroner for legal investigation of cause of death.
RVU Information
CPT 88045 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 88045?
CPT 88045 (Coroners autopsy (necropsy)) is a Pathology & Lab code. Coroner's pathological examination and dissection of autopsy specimen.
Who uses CPT code 88045?
CPT 88045 is used by forensic pathology, medicolegal. Autopsy examination performed at direction of coroner for legal investigation of cause of death.
When is CPT 88045 used?
Autopsy examination performed at direction of coroner for legal investigation of cause of death.
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