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What is Medical service code cpt 88305?
PAp test
What is Medical service code cpt 88305 26?
PAp test
What is cpt code for pap smear not by doctor?
The CPT code for a pap smear is the same no matter what kind of heatlh care provider does the collection. The CPT for a pap smear is billed by the lab performing the cytology.
What is the Medicaid cpt code for a pap exam?
88164
Does an abnormal pap smear mean you have hiv?
no they do not, they only test for cervical cancerNo. Most HIV methods of testing are through blood tests. An HIV test doesn't actual determine if you are carrying HIV, but it tests if your blood is carrying a specific anti-body that reacts to HIV. Therefore, even if you have HIV, a test will be negative until your body produces the anti-body that will make a test react positive. In most cases, anti-bodies for HIV will develop in a person within 3 months of being exposed to HIV.Newer forms of HIV rapid testing can be done using saliva (technically not saliva, but oral fluid released from the mucosal surface of the cheek), and also test for antibodies in the oral fluid. They are less sensitive than blood testing, but still very useful in many settings.Pap smears test for abnormalities in cells, and not specifically for HIV anti-bodies. It is my understanding that this test is an "indicator test" only. Meaning, further tests must be done to determine if cancer is present (as well as if HIV is present).No, it is not designed to detect HIV. If you are concerned, you should get tested specifically for HIV.No, HIV will not show up on a PAP test.
What is the ICD-9-CM code for pap smear?
ICD9 codes are diagnostic codes. The pap smear is a procedure and has a CPT code.
Is code 87591 part of pap smear?
CPT 87591 is for gonorrhea testing. It is often added to cervical cancer screening.
What does a diagnosis of V76.2 mean for Pap test results?
V76.2 is not a disgnosis of pap smear results. It is a code used when a pap smear is done for screening, with no suspicion of disease. Talk with your health care provider about your concerns and your test result.
What is the CPT code for annual exam with a pap smear?
Typically, the age-based preventive E&M codes are used for well-woman exam with pap smear. The code is chosen based on patient age and whether she is a new or established patient.
Pap smear is a clinical chemistry test?
A pap smear is a cytological test. It is not a chemical test.
Does abnormal paps always mean hiv?
Abnormal paps almost never mean HIV. While women with HIV are more likely to have abnormal pap smears, most women with abnormal pap smears do not have HIV.
How did the pap test get its name?
It is called the "Pap" test after its developer, Dr. George N. Papanicolaou.
