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Physician

MELISSA CESSNA, MD

Pathology

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84143
NPI: 1033178090Also: Pathology

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Common Procedures for Pathology

Tissue Biopsy AnalysisSurgical PathologyCytologyBlood Bank ConsultationFlow CytometryMolecular PathologyAutopsyFrozen Section Analysis

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MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
79.6/100High
Quality
76.0
Improvement Activities
40.0

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
88189
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers
$345$81$6425
88307
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
$325$78$5821
88188
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers
$236$59$4714
88342
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
$231$94$7519
88341
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure
$231$81$6562
88305
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
$200$68$5436
88360
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual
$181$40$3224
88184
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, first marker
$142$69$5323
85097
Bone marrow, smear interpretation
$131$46$3438
88185
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker
$78$21$17446
88344
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure
$65$34$2738
88313
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
$49$11$978
85060
Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report
$42$23$1822
88363
Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis
$34$19$1512
88311
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
$33$12$938

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