88300 Surgical path gross
Also known as: surgical path gross, gross pathology exam, gross examination
Gross pathology examination and documentation of surgical specimen(s) including tissue description, measurement, and macroscopic assessment.
Clinical Context
Standard procedure performed on all surgical specimens to visually assess tissue characteristics, color, texture, and suspicious areas before microscopic examination.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.08 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.39 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.02 |
| Total RVU | 0.49 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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