Q0091 – Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory

Long description

Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory

Short description

Obtaining screen pap smear

Pricing indicator

11 Priced using national RVUs (Physician Fee Schedule)

Medicare coverage

D Special coverage instructions apply

BETOS category

P6C Minor procedures - other (Medicare fee schedule)

Added

January 1, 1992

Last change

July 1, 1996 – No change

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