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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.
What is the V code for Pap smear with annual exam?
A pap smear is usually coded under V72.31 with a routine exam.
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
Im 2 weeks early with my period what does that mean?
It means your hormones are wacky and your ovaries released an egg early. Still, you might want to tell your doctor so he or she can do a pelvic exam or a pap smear.
How are menstrual problems diagnosed?
Most menstrual problems would be diagnosed by performing a detailed medical history (with an emphasis on menstrual history) and a physical exam, which would include a pelvic exam.
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.
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.
Why my breast hurts?
It may be because you're about to start your menstrual cycle. Remember to give yourself a breast exam every time you shower to make sure your goods are in tact.
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.
When you have a pap smear do you also have to have a rectal exam to?
No you dont have a rectal exam with it, at least I have never.... Rectal exams are done by different doctors.
How does a cervical smear test help prevent diseases?
The purpose of a cervical smear, otherwise known as a pap smear, is a test to screen any abnormalities within a woman's reproductive organs. Abnormalities can range from any signs of cancerous cells as well as sexually transmitted diseases like the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The exam is usually conducted with an OBGyN, whom recommend that women begin screening in their early 20's, or if she is sexually active, and get a pap smear every 3-5 years after that.
