Who Is Covered
All female Medicare beneficiaries |
HCPCS/CPT CodesG0101 - Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination |
ICD-10-CM CodesHigh risk • Z77.22, Z77.9, Z91.89, Z72.89, Z72.51, Z72.52, and Z72.53 Low risk |
Frequency• Annually if at high risk for developing cervical or vaginal cancer, or childbearing age with abnormal Pap test within past 3 years • Every 2 years for women at normal risk |
Medicare Beneficiary PaysYou pay nothing for the lab Pap test. You also pay nothing for the Pap test specimen collection, pelvic exam and breast exam if the doctor accepts assignment. • Copayment waived • Coinsurance waived • Deductible waived |
ReferencesScreening Pap Tests and Pelvic ExaminationsNational Cancer Institute—cervical cancer information CDC—cervical cancer information U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendations American Cancer Society—Learn About Cervical Cancer Medicare & You: women's health (video) Medicare & You: cervical cancer (video) |
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