About this policy
The following coding and billing guidance is to be used with its associated Local Coverage determination. Flow cytometry is a complex laboratory process to examine body fluids, including blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF); bone marrow; and components of the lymphoreticular system, such as lymph nodes, tonsil, and spleen. The use of peripheral blood and fine needle aspirate material avoids more invasive procedures for diagnosis. LCD L34215-Flow Cytometry outlines the coverage criteria for flow cytometry testing. When covered, testing is limited to no more than 24 markers without additional medical necessity documentation. Flow cytometry for the detection and/or identification or enumeration of bacteria or viruses in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with or without polyps is investigational/experimental and is not a Medicare benefit. To report a Flow Cytometry service, please submit the following claim information: Select the appropriate CPT ® code Enter 1 unit of service (UOS) Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM code
Codes in this policy
Code numbers and each code’s status as the policy records it. CPT code descriptions are left out of this page, as are the passages that cite CPT codes; the official document has them.
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| Code | Code system | Status in this policy |
|---|---|---|
| 86053 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 86355 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 86356 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 86357 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 86359 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 86360 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 86361 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 86363 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 86367 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 88182 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 88184 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 88185 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 88187 | HCPCS | Covered |
| 88188 |