88172 prior authorization | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia

88172, Cytopathology, evaluation of fine needle aspirate; immediate cytohistologic study to determine adequacy for diagnosis, first evaluation episode, each site, is on the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia HMO/EPO prior authorization list. Not a coverage or referral decision.

Code: 88172
Description: Cytopathology, evaluation of fine needle aspirate; immediate cytohistologic study to determine adequacy for diagnosis, first evaluation episode, each site
Source: Virginia HMO/EPO standard precertification/prior authorization requirements, Pg 55 Original policy

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia prior authorization

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