A physician who is performing an autopsy performed a gross examination with the brain and spinal cord. What is the correct CPT code for this necropsy procedure?

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88007 is the correct code for a necropsy (autopsy) with gross examination only with the brain and spinal cord.
Code 88000 is incorrect because this code is for necropsy without central nervous system Code 88005 is incorrect because this code is for necropsy with the brain but not with the spinal cord. Code 88012 is incorrect because this code is for necropsy of stillborn or newborn with brain examination.

A Physician Who Is Performing an Autopsy Performed a Gross