2025 HCPCS code G0123
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Laboratory - Cytopathology Feed
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal, collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, screening by cytotechnologist under physician supervision.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances of the service provided. Check with individual payers for specific guidance on the use of modifiers with G0123.
Medical necessity is determined by the patient's risk factors for cervical cancer, such as age, sexual history, and previous abnormal Pap smears.
The physician is responsible for supervising the cytotechnologist performing the screening.
In simple words: This is a screening test for cervical or vaginal cancer. The test involves collecting cells, preparing them in a lab, and examining them under a microscope to look for abnormal changes.
This code represents the screening of cells from the cervix or vagina, collected in a preservative fluid and prepared using an automated thin-layer method. The screening is performed by a cytotechnologist under the supervision of a physician.
Example 1: A 25-year-old female patient undergoes routine cervical cancer screening., A patient with a history of abnormal Pap smears requires repeat screening., A 40-year-old female patient with multiple sexual partners requests a cervical cancer screening.
Documentation should include the patient's medical history, the reason for the screening, the collection method, the preparation method, and the results of the screening.
- RVU: Paid under the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS).
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Clinic