Medical Policy Updates

Notification of Policy Revisions Effective February 23, 2021 (Posted January 26, 2021)

Medical Policy Revision
Professional Pathology Billing Guidelines AHS – R2169 "Notification" Extensive revisions to "Description" and "Service Guidelines" sections. Added "Billing Guidelines" section. Cytology codes 88104-88199 and Pathology Consultation codes 80500-80502 added to "Billing/Coding/Physician Documentation Information" section. "Scientific Background and Reference Sources" section updated to "Reference Sources". Routine policy review. Medical Director approved 12/2020. Notification given 9/22/20 for effective date 2/23/21.