88360 Tumor immunohistochem/manual
Also known as: tumor immunohistochemistry manual, manual IHC scoring
Manual tumor immunohistochemistry analysis using microscopic interpretation for antigen scoring and diagnostic assessment.
In Plain Language
hand-counted cancer antibody staining; manual cancer marker analysis
Clinical Context
Manual scoring of immunohistochemical stains in tumor tissue for prognostic and therapeutic decision-making.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.83 |
| Total RVU | 0.83 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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
With a work RVU of 0.83, this code ranks in the 66th percentile among Pathology & Lab codes — 1.2x the median (0.68). The highest wRVU in this category is 2.78.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 88360?
CPT 88360 (Tumor immunohistochem/manual) is a Pathology & Lab code. Manual tumor immunohistochemistry analysis using microscopic interpretation for antigen scoring and diagnostic assessment.
Who uses CPT code 88360?
CPT 88360 is used by Pathology, Oncology. Manual scoring of immunohistochemical stains in tumor tissue for prognostic and therapeutic decision-making.
When is CPT 88360 used?
Manual scoring of immunohistochemical stains in tumor tissue for prognostic and therapeutic decision-making.
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