Lab: Special Histochemical Stains and Immunohistochemical Stains
JE · Effective Oct 15, 2015
12 active Medicare policies list 88344, and 3 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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JE · Effective Oct 15, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 15, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Feb 16, 2017
J8 · Effective Feb 16, 2017
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Jul 14, 2024
National · Effective Nov 2, 2025
3 policies from 2 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of 88344 |
|---|---|---|
| Salivary Tests | Aug 31, 2023 | Covered |
| Tumor Markers | Mar 5, 2024 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 88344 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stains | Dec 1, 2025 | Covered |
National · Effective Nov 2, 2025
J5 · Effective Apr 30, 2026
National · Effective Jun 8, 2025