Question

which of the following levels of surgical pathology would be reported for the specimen of a polyp removed from the small intestine?

a) level v
b) level ii
c) level iii
d) level iv

Explanation:

Identify the specimen type and anatomical site

The specimen is a polyp removed from the small intestine.

Determine the CPT surgical pathology level

Under CPT guidelines for Surgical Pathology (codes 88300-88309):

• Level IV (CPT 88305) includes "Polyp, colorectal", "Polyp, stomach", "Polyp, duodenum", and "Polyp, inflammatory/nasal".
• Level V (CPT 88307) includes "Polyp, small intestine" (other than duodenum).

Match with the correct option

A polyp of the small intestine is classified under Level V pathology.

Answer:

• (A) Level V (Correct answer)
• (B) Level II
• (C) Level III
• (D) Level IV