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What is the correct code for a pelvic examination without a PAP Smear?
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∙ 15y ago
The correct code is based on the reason for the pelvic examination. You may use a preventive E&M code, or, if there were complaints, an E&M in the 9921- or 9920- series.
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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.
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.
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 a pelvic exam a pap smear?
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.
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 is the pelvic test?
A Pelvic test is a internal. A Internal is when someone checks the uteris to see if its closed or not or to do a papsmear A pap smear is when they scrape ur cervix but i can say it does not hurt.
Can sickle cell anemia be detected from kayotype?
it is detected by periphral blood smear and by bone marrow examination.
During the performance of the simple staining procedure you failed to heat fix your EColi smear preparation Upon microscopic examination how would you expect this slide to differ from correct slide?
The bacterial smear will wash away during the staining procedure. This is avoided by heat fixation, during which the bacterial proteins are coagulated and fixed to the glass surface.
Can a pelvic ultrasound show a block fallopian tube?
No, a pap smear can't detect blocked fallopian tubes.
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.
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.
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.
