· The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z12.4 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z12.4 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z12.4 may differ. Applicable To Encounter for screening pap smear for malignant neoplasm of cervix Type 1 Excludes when screening is part of general gynecological examination ( Z01.4-)
· 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z01.41 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z01.41 Encounter for routine gynecological examination 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code Z01.41 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R87.616 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Satisfactory cervical smear but lacking transformation zone Cervical papanicolaou smear satisfactory for evaluation but no transformation zone; Pap smear cervix, satisfactory, no transformation zone ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z01.42 [convert to ICD-9-CM]
· This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z12.72 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z12.72 may differ. Applicable To Vaginal pap smear status-post hysterectomy for non-malignant condition Use Additional code to identify acquired absence of uterus ( Z90.71-) Type 1 Excludes vaginal pap smear status-post hysterectomy for malignant conditions (
Z01.419411, Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings, or Z01. 419, Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings, may be used as the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for the annual exam performed by an obstetrician–gynecologist.
However, for a screening pap, the HCPCS code for obtaining the screening pap smear, Q0091 may be used.
Medicare also pays for obtaining a screening pap smear, using code Q0091 with the same frequency requirements as above.
When the provider repeats a Pap smear because of an inadequate sample or abnormal results, you'll report a code from R87. 61- Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri.
Z00.00ICD-10 Code for Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings- Z00. 00- Codify by AAPC.
The adult annual exam codes are as follows: Z00. 00, Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings, Z00.
Does Medicare Cover an Annual Pap Smear? Medicare Part B covers a Pap smear once every 24 months. The test may be covered once every 12 months for women at high risk. Your doctor will usually do a pelvic exam and a breast exam at the same time.
The visit will likely include a weight and blood pressure check, and based on your health needs may or may not include a physical exam, clinical breast exam, pelvic exam, Pap smear, or various tests for sexually transmitted infections.
The G0101 and the Q0091 are the services that are reimbursed and carved out of the regular annual fee. The Medicare reimbursement for the G & Q and patient portion equal the same annual fee that a non-Medicare patient would be charged....Fee for Service.CODEDESCRIPTIONFEEQ0091Pap smear Collection$50.69TOTAL$235.002 more rows
419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings.
What ICD-10-CM code is reported for an abnormal cervical pap smear? Response Feedback: Rationale: Look in the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index for Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities/Papanicolaou (smear)/cervix R87. 619.
Group 1CodeDescriptionZ11.51*Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)
ICD-10 states R87.615 is appropriate for “inadequate sample of cytologic smear of cervix.”
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia I [CIN I] (N87.0)
The only CPT ® codes specifically for pap smears are for use by a pathologist, for the interpretation of the cytology specimen. CPT® codes in the lab section, 88000 series, should not be reported by the office physician who collects the pap smear. Those codes are used by the pathologist who provides the interpretation of the pap smear.
If the patient presents for a preventive medicine service, the pelvic exam is part of the age and gender appropriate physical exam, as described by CPT ® codes in the 99381—99397 series of codes. However, for a screening pap, the HCPCS code for obtaining the screening pap smear, Q0091 may be used. Although this is a HCPCS code developed by Medicare for Medicare patients, many commercial payers recognize the code. Do not bill G0101, pelvic and clinical breast exam, on the day of a CPT preventive visit. CPT codes 99381–99397 include an age and gender appropriate history and physical exam. Billing G0101 would be double billing for that portion of the exam.
Q0091 Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Obtaining screen pap smear)
The pelvic exam that the provider does is part of the E/M service . There isn’t a code to separately bill the pelvic exam that is part of a problem-oriented visit. It would be incorrect to bill the HCPCS code Q0091 for obtaining a screening pap smear, because the purpose of the visit and the pap is not screening.
Do not report Q0091 for obtaining a diagnostic pap smear performed due to illness, disease or a symptom.
There is no code for performing the breast exam alone on a Medicare patient who does not need the remainder of the screening exam elements.
Do not bill HCPCS code G0101 in addition to a preventive service reported with CPT ® codes 99381—99397. Those codes include an age and gender appropriate physical exam and if needed, the pelvic and breast exam is part of that service. Most commercial payers do not recognize G0101.