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88321 Consltj & reprt sld prep elswr

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: consult and report for slides prepared elsewhere, slide consult

Pathology consultation and report generation for slides prepared elsewhere, including review of materials and diagnostic interpretation.

Clinical Context

Use when pathologist reviews and interprets slides prepared at another facility and generates an independent diagnostic report.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.59
Practice Expense RVU1.15
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU2.81

Est. Medicare Payment

$93.85

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

PathologyConsultation

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