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No, but a pap smear is usually part of a pelvic exam. In a pap smear, cells are scraped from your cervix. In a pelvic exam, the doctor inserts her fingers into your vagina and feels your reproductive organs.
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Why is bimanual pelvic exam performed after pap smear?
The bimanual exam, if indicated, is done after the pap smear so that the examiner does not disturb cells on the cervix and does not introduce lubricant that may affect the readability of the pap smear.
Why do they take cervix cells during a pelvic exam?
Cervical cells are collected during some pelvic exams for a Pap smear, an examination to screen for cancer of the cervix.
What is the V code for Pap smear with annual exam?
A pap smear is usually coded under V72.31 with a routine exam.
Can you give yourself a pelvic examination?
No. You might be able to get cultures for a Pap smear, but seeing and feeling are part of the exam as well and that is not something you can do for yourself.
Can you get your menstrual cycle early from a pap smear exam?
A pap smear will not change the timing of your menstrual cycle.
Do you have to get a pap smear when getting the depo shot?
All girls should have at least a baseline PAP Exam (with or without PAP smear). especially before becoming sexually active and discuss birth control. All females after becoming sexually active should have a PAP smear. If a smear is normal, it is you can typically go just once a year. If abnormal, you may need treatment with creams or in-office treatment.
What are the requirements for birth control?
Legally, only blood pressure monitoring is required. Doctors will require a pap smear or pelvic exam, but this is illegal. Pap tests are an OPTIONAL test for cancer in women.
How is cervicitis diagnosed?
The standard method of diagnosing cervicitis is through a pelvic examination or a Pap smear. During the pelvic exam, the physician usually swabs the affected area, and then sends the tissue sample to a laboratory.
Is it bad to require anesthesia for a pelvic exam or pap smear and if so what does it mean?
It is not typical for women to require anesthesia for a pap smear or pelvic exam. It means that there is increased risk for these procedures, due to the added risk of anesthesia. It may be that more low-risk anti-anxiety medications would be sufficient. Talk with your health care provider about options for safe and effective preventive health care.
Can you tell if your daughter is a virgin without a pap smear?
Neither a pap smear nor a physical exam can tell you if your daughter has had sex.
What is a screening test in which cells are scraped from the cervix and examined to detect cervical cancer?
The initial screening test for cervical cancer is the Pap smear. This test is not specific, however; the more specific test used when the smear indicates the need for further treatment is the cervical biopsy.
Can you bill for a pap smear when the patient returns after the physical exam?
You can bill for the visit, but unless you're doing the cytology there's nothing to bill for the pap smear itself.
