Billing questions or comments may be addressed to:
The Joint Pathology Center (JPC)
ATTN: JPC Billing
606 Stephen Sitter Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910-1290.
301-295-2310
JPC VA Billing Portal - Announcements
- Upon receiving your patient information roll-up please contact the JPC Billing Office at 301-295-2310 or JPC Customer Service at1-855-393-3904 letting us know that you have received your patient information roll-up.
- The VHAs should receive the patient information roll-up within two weeks after the end of each quarter.
- Currently the JPC is only billing for two CPT codes: 88321 - Consultation and Report on Referred Slides, Prepared Elsewhere at $79.00 per and 88323 - Consultation and Report on Referred Material at $139.00 per.
Billing CPT Codes & Fees
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | FEE |
| 88321 |
Consultation and Report on Referred Slides, Prepared Elsewhere |
$79.00 |
| 88323 |
Consultation and Report on Referred Material |
$139.00 |
Billing FAQ's
- For billing inquiries, how can I reach The Joint Pathology Center (JPC)?
Please refer to the Contact Us page for JPC customer service numbers.
- How often will my facility receive the patient information roll-up?
You facility will receive the patient information roll-up on a quarterly basis.
- When will your facility receive the patient information roll-up?
Your facility will receive the patient information roll-up two weeks after the quarter ends.
- How will services be charged?
A consolidated invoice will be sent to the Financial Accounting Service, VA Financial Services Center, Austin, Texas for consolidated payments.
- How will funds be transferred?
The Financial Accounting Service, VA Financial Services Center, Austin, Texas will collect the funds from each individual VHA.
- How will charges be assessed for each consultation/CPT code?
Charges are based on 90% of the CHAMPUS Maximum Allowable Charge rate (CMAC) for Washington DC.
- How will the patient information roll-up be transmitted to the VHA?
The patient information roll-up will be mailed via the United States Postal Service.