CPT® Code 0763T

Add-On Code

Digitization of glass microscope slides for morphometric analysis, tumor immunohistochemistry (eg, Her-2/neu, estrogen receptor/progesterone receptor), quantitative or semiquantitative, per specimen, each single antibody stain procedure, manual (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

The CPT® Code 0763T refers to the process of digitizing glass microscope slides specifically for morphometric analysis and tumor immunohistochemistry. This procedure involves scanning glass slides into a digital format, allowing the captured images to be stored either on a local computer server or within a cloud-based archive. The digitization process is crucial as it enables further examination of the slides by remote pathologists or through the use of computer algorithms, which can assist in providing a pathologic diagnosis. The information obtained from these digital images can be managed and interpreted within an increasingly sophisticated image-based environment. The procedure particularly focuses on tumor immunohistochemistry, which includes the application of specific stains for proteins such as HER2/neu, estrogen receptors, and progesterone receptors. These protein markers are essential in identifying the type of cancer present and play a significant role in determining the most effective breast cancer treatments. It is important to report the digitization of each single antibody stain procedure for morphometric analysis when performed concurrently with the acquisition of a pathological diagnosis, ensuring that the interpretation and report are clearly distinguished from traditional direct visualization methods using a microscope.