In pathology and laboratory services coding, a panel is reported when:
A) all of the listed tests are performed without substitution.
B) all of the listed tests are performed with one or two substitutions.
C) at least two of the listed tests are performed without substitution.
D) at least three of the listed tests are performed without substitution.

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A panel in pathology and laboratory services coding is reported when all of the listed tests are performed without any substitutions. This ensures that the panel code accurately reflects the tests that were conducted.

In Pathology and Laboratory Services Coding, a Panel Is Reported