Cytopathology slides prepared from a cervical specimen were manually scoredusing the Bethesda System. Lab personnel performed the scoring under physiciansupervision. The results were positive. The same physician also prepared a writteninterpretation. How should you report these services?

A physician ordered a lab test to determine the amount of chloride present in two different urine specimens for the same patient. The first specimen wasobtained in the morning, and the second specimen was obtained in theafternoon. How should you report these lab services?

In preparation for a transfusion, the lab thawed three units of fresh frozen plasma. How should you report these services?

A physician performed an automated urinalysis with microscopy. The test revealed the presence of bacteria. The urine specimen was then cultured, and quantitative colony count was obtained. How should you report the lab services?

In pathology is it appropriate to append modifier 51 to the codes in case of repeated tests.