It is my understanding that it used for examaination and selection of retrieved 
archival (ie,previously diagnosed) tissue for molecular analysis (eg, KRAS 
mutational analysis). 
page 440 of the 2011 AMA CPT , professional edition. 



Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP)
Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer
LRGHealthcare
603-524-3211 ext: 3220
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Subject: [Histonet] CPT code 88363

Is anyone using the above CPT code for reviewing "old" pathology slides prior 
to ordering IHC testing or can it only be used for slide review prior to 
ordering molecular testing?  Thanks.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs
Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT  06102
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