CPT code 0828T is an add–on pathology billing code for clinical staff work to scan and digitize whole–slide images from glass microscope slides for immediate or later pathologic diagnosis. It is reported one unit per digitized slide set linked to one unit of cytopathology code 88106 (simple filter–method smears of noncervical/vaginal fluids, washings, or brushings). The code reflects growing adoption of digital pathology workflows that enable remote review, archiving, and computer-assisted analysis.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the code’s clinical context, typical sites of service, and its relationship to cytopathology workflows. The publication outlines how the code is used operationally and explains where to expect this code on pathology service lines.

This summary also previews benchmarking and payer coverage trends, coding guidance, and clinical implementation considerations relevant at the national level. Data elements not supplied in the input are noted as unavailable where applicable. The focus is on clear, actionable information about what 0828T represents and how it integrates into digital pathology service delivery.