2025 HCPCS code G0144
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Laboratory Test - Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Feed
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal, collected in preservative fluid, using automated thin layer preparation and automated system screening, under physician supervision.
Medical necessity for this screening is determined based on guidelines for cervical cancer screening, patient risk factors (age, previous abnormal Pap smears, family history), and clinical judgment.
The physician is responsible for overseeing the entire process, including ensuring proper sample collection, preparation, and interpretation of the automated screening results.They are also responsible for follow-up care based on the findings.
In simple words: This is a Pap smear test where the sample is prepared and analyzed by a machine to help detect abnormal cells, and a doctor oversees the process. It's a screening test for cervical or vaginal cancer.
This code represents a screening procedure for cervical or vaginal cytopathology. The sample is collected in a preservative fluid and prepared using an automated thin layer method. An automated system screens the prepared sample under the supervision of a physician.
Example 1: A 25-year-old woman comes in for her annual well-woman exam, which includes a Pap smear. The sample is collected in a preservative fluid, processed using an automated thin layer method, and screened by an automated system, all under the supervision of her physician., A 45-year-old woman with a history of abnormal Pap smears undergoes a routine screening. Due to her history, the physician orders the G0144 test to ensure a thorough and efficient screening process., A 60-year-old woman who has not had a Pap smear in several years decides to get screened. The physician uses the G0144 method for its ability to handle various reporting systems and its accuracy in detecting abnormalities.
Documentation should include details of sample collection, preparation method, automated screening results, physician's interpretation, and any follow-up recommendations.Medical necessity for the screening should also be documented.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine, Primary Care
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Clinic