In simple words: This code covers the lab work involved in performing a special stain on a frozen tissue sample during a surgical procedure. This allows for quick analysis of the tissue, and the results can guide the surgeon's decisions during the operation. It's billed in addition to the main surgical procedure and is not used for routine staining methods.

This code represents a histochemical stain performed on a frozen tissue block, including interpretation and report. It is used for special stains performed during surgical procedures when rapid diagnosis is required.It should be reported separately in addition to the primary procedure code and is not for routine stains like hematoxylin and eosin. Report one unit of 88314 for each special stain performed on each separate frozen surgical pathology block.

Example 1: During a surgical procedure to remove a suspected cancerous lesion, a frozen section of the tissue is prepared and stained using a special histochemical stain to quickly determine the margins of the lesion. This information helps the surgeon determine if additional tissue needs to be removed., A patient undergoes a muscle biopsy. A frozen section of the muscle tissue is stained with a special stain to assess for the presence of certain microorganisms or abnormal deposits., In Mohs surgery, a non-routine histochemical stain is applied to frozen tissue sections to help identify specific features that are not visible with routine stains. This helps ensure complete removal of the cancerous tissue.

Documentation should include the type of special stain performed, the reason for performing the stain, and the interpretation of the results. The report should be signed by the interpreting pathologist or qualified healthcare professional.For Mohs surgery, the documentation must clearly state that a non-routine stain was used and why it was necessary.