Question

question 5

in what section of the pathology chapter of cpt® will a coder find codes for a fish test?

cytopathology
chemistry
immunology
other procedures

Explanation:

Identify the nature of a FISH test

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) is a cytogenetic technique used to detect and localize the presence or absence of specific DNA sequences on chromosomes.

Locate the test within CPT Pathology and Laboratory sections

In the CPT manual, cytogenetic studies, including FISH analysis, are classified under the "Cytopathology" section (specifically under Cytogenetic Studies, CPT code range 88230–88299).

Match with the given options

The correct section is Cytopathology.

Answer:

• Cytopathology (Correct answer)
• Chemistry
• Immunology
• Other Procedures