Appropriate Use Criteria in Dermatopathology: Initial Recommendations from the American Society of Dermatopathology

Appropriate use criteria (AUC) combine the best scientific evidence available with expert judgment yielding a statement of the appropriateness for performing a test in specific clinical scenarios. Initial recommendations for the use of selected ancillary studies in dermatopathology are outlined. AUC can impact health care delivery, inform reimbursement policy, and guide physician decision making.