A gross examination and microscopic examination was performed during an autopsy (necropsy) of an infant with the brain also examined. What is the correct CPT code for this procedure?

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88028 is the correct code for gross and microscopic examination of necropsy of an infant with brain examination.
Code 88012 is incorrect because this is the code for a necropsy with only gross examination. 88020 is incorrect because this code is for a gross and microscopic necropsy without central nervous system examination. Code 88029 is incorrect because this code is for the examination of a stillborn or newborn with brain examination.

A Gross Examination and Microscopic Examination Was Performed During an Autopsy