2025 HCPCS code G0141
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Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system, with manual rescreening, requiring interpretation by physician.
Medical necessity for this code is established by the need for cervical or vaginal cancer screening based on risk factors such as age, prior abnormal results, or symptoms.
The physician is responsible for interpreting the results of the automated and manual screening, making a diagnosis, and determining appropriate follow-up care based on the findings.
In simple words: This is a lab test for cervical or vaginal cancer screening. It involves a computer analyzing cell samples, which are then checked by a lab technician under a microscope. The results are then interpreted by a doctor.
This code represents the screening of cervical or vaginal smears using an automated system, followed by manual rescreening and interpretation by a physician.The automated system analyzes digital images of the cells, and the manual rescreening confirms the results, ensuring accurate detection of abnormal cell changes.
Example 1: A 30-year-old woman undergoes routine cervical cancer screening. Her pap smear is processed using an automated system and then manually rescreened. The physician interprets the results, which are normal., A 50-year-old woman with a history of abnormal pap smears undergoes cervical cancer screening.Her pap smear is analyzed using an automated system followed by manual rescreening due to her history. The physician interprets the results which indicate atypical cells, requiring further investigation., A 25-year-old woman experiences irregular bleeding. Her physician orders a pap smear, which is analyzed using the automated system and then manually rescreened due to her symptoms.The physician interprets the results.
Documentation should include the patient's medical history, reason for the test, details of the specimen collection, results of the automated and manual screening, the physician's interpretation, and any recommended follow-up procedures.
- Payment Status: Paid under CLFS
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine, Primary Care
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Clinic