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87210 vs 87220??

Can someone help me by explaining the difference between these two codes:

87210 Smear, primary source with interpretation; wet mount for infectious agents (saline, india ink, KOH prep)
87220 Tissue examination by KOH slide of samples from skin, hair, or nails for fungi, ectoparasite ova or mites

These both mention KOH so I’m not sure which one to use. My best guess is that 87220 is only to be used for hair, skin or nail samples and 87210 to be used for any other source of sample (eg. vaginal). Is this correct?

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Regarding 87210

Regarding 87210(Wet mount) if this procedure performed as part of pelvic exam without preventive is it included in E&M or do we need code CPT 87210 along with E&M, as in scenario like patient came in for office for vaginal discharge & provider did wet mount, this visit was coded with E&M & 87210 & this showed abnormal results & again after 2 months patient came in for same problem & again wet mount was done… in this case for the second time do we need to code wet mount 87210 or is it included in E&M as it is done as part of pelvic exam, could any one answer this, thank you….

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