CPT® Code 0755T

Add-On Code

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

The CPT® Code 0755T refers to the process of digitizing glass microscope slides specifically for level VI 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 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 computer algorithms that assist in providing pathologic diagnoses. The information obtained from these digital images can be effectively managed and interpreted within an increasingly image-based medical environment. It is important to note that CPT® Code 0755T should be reported separately in addition to the code for the primary procedure, specifically when the digitization of slides occurs concurrently with a level VI gross and microscopic surgical pathology examination. This distinction is crucial as it highlights that the digitization is part of the diagnostic process rather than a standalone service.