CPT® Code 0754T

Add-On Code

Digitization of glass microscope slides for level V, surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

The CPT® Code 0754T refers to the process of digitizing glass microscope slides specifically for level V surgical pathology, which includes both gross and microscopic examination. This procedure involves converting traditional glass slides into a digital format, allowing for enhanced accessibility and analysis. The digitization process entails scanning the glass slides, which captures high-resolution images that can be stored either on a local computer server or within a cloud-based archive. This digital transformation facilitates further examination by pathologists who may be located remotely, as well as the application of advanced computer algorithms that assist in providing accurate pathologic diagnoses. The information derived from these digital images can be effectively managed and interpreted within an evolving image-based environment, promoting improved diagnostic capabilities. It is important to note that CPT® Code 0754T should be reported separately in conjunction with a primary procedure code for a level V gross and microscopic surgical pathology examination when the digitization of slides occurs simultaneously, distinguishing it from direct visualization methods that do not involve separate digitization.