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Medicare pays for pap smears at the recommended frequency. Most women do not need pap smears annually. If you do require an annual pap due to your medical history, Medicare will pay.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoMedicare does pay for screening pap smears. The frequency is based on your health history.
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∙ 9y agoPap smears are no longer recommended yearly for most women. Medicare will pay for routine screening pap smears at a frequency appropriate to the woman's medical history.
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What is the V code for Pap smear with annual exam?
A pap smear is usually coded under V72.31 with a routine exam.
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.
Does the NuvaRing need to be removed for a pap smear?
No, it does not need to be removed for a Pap smear. The annual gyn exam and testing can be done with the Nuva Ring in place. Not that I know of. I have had a pap smear done with it in. It may just be the practitioner's preference. If so, then she/he can probably remove and place it back immediately after the exam. But I would leave it in and inform my practitioner.
What is the CPT code for annual exam with a pap smear?
Typically, the age-based preventive E&M codes are used for well-woman exam with pap smear. The code is chosen based on patient age and whether she is a new or established patient.
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 need a pap smear test after a miscarriage?
If you have never had a pap smear before or if it is close to the time you are due for your annual exam, most doctors get the pap smear while you are in the office and being examined. If you have recently had a pap test done and it was normal, I would question the doctor about the reason s/he feels there is a need.
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.
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.
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.
Do fibroids affect pap smear results?
it is test about cancer made relation but no problem
Pap smear during yeast infection?
You can get a pap smear if you have a yeast infection. You may be less comfortable with the speculum exam if your vagina is very inflamed.
What is the difference in the setup of a pap smear exam and an ob exam?
ob exam is outside the body and pep through vagina till servax exame
