The CPT code for a pap smear is the same no matter what kind of heatlh care provider does the collection. The CPT for a pap smear is billed by the lab performing the cytology.
ICD9 codes are diagnostic codes. The pap smear is a procedure and has a CPT code.
CPT 87591 is for gonorrhea testing. It is often added to cervical cancer screening.
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.
It means the doctor wants to talk to you about the pap smear
A pap smear can't detect pregnancy. A pregnancy test is needed to detect pregnancy.
A pap smear is usually coded under V72.31 with a routine exam.
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.
Pap smear is recommended for all women. The most recent guidelines recommend that screening is started at age 21. See your doctor for a review of who is a candidate for pap smear!
If you have a tampon in your vagina, your health care provider would have noticed it during your pap smear.
A pap smear does not affect your fertility. You are as likely to get pregnant after a pap smear as you are before a pap smear.
The equipment needed for a pap smear is the patient drape, speculum, warm water, and the pap collection device.
A pap smear is a normal part of prenatal care. It poses no harm to the pregnancy.