88329 Path consltj drainage surgical
Also known as: intraoperative pathology consult, frozen section consult, surgical consultation
Pathology consultation provided during surgery (intraoperative consultation) for diagnostic determination or tissue assessment.
Clinical Context
Performed during surgical procedures to provide rapid diagnostic assessment (often via frozen section) to guide surgical decisions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.65 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.04 |
| Total RVU | 1.56 |
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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