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CPT Codes for Pap Smear Collection, Screening

CPT codes for Pap smear are (88141-88175) and HCPCS Codes use to report for both screening and Diagnostic pap smear. List of HCPCS codes and CPT codes for Pap smear coding and billing Commercial insurance and Medicare.<br />
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The National Cervical Screening Program recommends Pap smears be used as the primary method for screening until there is sufficient evidence indicating the effectiveness of new cervical screening technologies.<br />
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Reporting HCPCS code Q0091 (Screening Papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory). Q0091 is a code developed by Medicare for services provided to Medicare patients. Medicare does not reimburse for comprehensive preventive services, such as those reported with CPT-4 codes 99384 – 99397. Medicare allows payment of code Q0091 as an exception to its general rule since there would otherwise be no reimbursement for the collection service. Providers<br />
should report code Q0091 to Medicare for the collection of screening pap smears for Medicare patients.<br />
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However, collection of a diagnostic pap smear for a Medicare patient (performed due to illness, disease, or symptoms indicating a medically necessary reason) is included in the physical examination portion of a problem-oriented E/M service and is not reported or reimbursed separately.<br />
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<h2>CPT Codes for Pap Smear Screening and Diagnostic Devices</h2>Pap smear procedure codes with detail description are:<br />
<ol><li><b>CPT code 88141</b> <br />
Cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), requiring interpretation by physician <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88142</b> <br />
Cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation; manual screening under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88143</b> <br />
Cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation; with manual screening and re screening under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88147</b> <br />
Cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal; screening by automated system under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88148</b> <br />
Cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal; screening by automated system with manual re screening under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88150</b> <br />
Cytopathology, slides, cervical or vaginal; manual screening under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88152</b> <br />
Cytopathology, slides, cervical or vaginal; with manual screening and computer-assisted re screening under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88153</b> <br />
Cytopathology, slides, cervical or vaginal; with manual screening and re screening under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88154</b> <br />
Cytopathology, slides, cervical or vaginal; with manual screening and computer-assisted re screening using cell selection and review under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88155</b> <br />
Cytopathology, slides, cervical or vaginal, definitive hormonal evaluation <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88164</b> <br />
Cytopathology, slides, cervical or vaginal (the Bethesda System); manual screening under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88165</b> <br />
Cytopathology, slides, cervical or vaginal (the Bethesda System); with manual screening and re screening under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88166</b> <br />
Cytopathology, slides, cervical or vaginal (the Bethesda System); with manual screening and computer-assisted re screening under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88167</b> <br />
Cytopathology, slides, cervical or vaginal (the Bethesda System); with manual screening and computer-assisted re screening using cell selection and review under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88174</b> <br />
Cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation; screening by automated system, under physician supervision <br />
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<li><b>CPT code 88175</b> <br />
Cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation; with screening by automated system and manual re screening or review, under physician supervision</li>
</ol><h3>HCPCS Codes for Pap Smear Tests</h3>Following HCPCS G codes and P codes use to report for Papanicolaou test:<br />
<ol><li><b>CPT code G0123</b> <br />
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid,automated thin layer preparation, screening <br />
by cytotechnologist under physician supervision.<br />
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<li><b>CPT code G0143</b> <br />
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid,automated thin layer preparation, with manual screening and re screening by cytotechnologist under physician supervision<br />
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<li><b>CPT code G0144</b> <br />
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), <br />
collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system under physician supervision<br />
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<li><b>CPT code G0145</b> <br />
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system and manual re screening under physician supervision<br />
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<li><b>CPT code G0147</b> <br />
Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system under physician supervision<br />
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<li><b>CPT code G0148</b> <br />
Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system with manual re screening<br />
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<li><b>CPT code P3000</b> <br />
Screening Papanicolaou smear, cervical or vaginal, up to three smears, by technician under physician supervision<br />
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<li><b>CPT code G0124</b> <br />
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system),collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician<br />
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<li><b>CPT code G0141</b><br />
Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system, with manual re screening, requiring interpretation by physician<br />
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<li><b>CPT code P3001</b> <br />
Screening Papanicolaou smear, cervical or vaginal, up to three smears,requiring interpretation by physician</li>
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CPT Codes for Pap Smear Collection, Screening

Medicare Advantage Plans covers Annual Wellness Visit in Aetna (MA)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">Annual wellness visit is now covered in Aetna (MA) Medicare advantage Plan, effective from the 01/01/2013. This change was made as a result of a change in coverage made by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).<br />
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<b>Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans</b> of 2013 start providing coverage for billing <b>Annual Wellness Visit</b> of patients. <b>Aetna MA</b> insurance plan is now eligible to cover an annual wellness visit. The <b>Annual Physical Exam</b> will not be covered by <b>Aetna</b> Medicare Advantage Plan.<br />
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<b>CPT Codes</b> for billing and coding annual wellness visit:<br />
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<b>CPT Code G0438 Annual Wellness Visit</b> includes a personalized prevention plan of service, initial visit.<br />
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<b>CPT Code G0439 Annual Wellness Visit</b> includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit.<br />
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Do not bill <b>MA Plans</b> the Preventive CPT codes for the <b>Annual Physical Exam</b>. Preventive CPT Codes are 99381-99397, 99401-99404, 99201-99205 and 99211-99215 with primary diagnosis of preventive. <br />
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The preventive diagnosis codes that are not covered are: V03.0-V03.9, V04.0-V04.89, V05.0-V05.9, V06.0-V06.9, V20.0-V20.2, V70.0, V70.3, V70.5<br />
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Medicare Advantage Plans covers Annual Wellness Visit in Aetna (MA)

Annual wellness visit is now covered in Aetna (MA) Medicare advantage Plan, effective from the 01/01/2013. This change was made as a result of a change in coverage made by the Centers for Medicare and…

EMR/EHR Systems Implementation Process

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">Checkout best Practices for EMR Systems or EHR Systems Implementation Process in accordance with <a href="http://www.medicalbillingcodings.org/2013/02/2014-EMR-Medate-Medical-Transcription.html">EMR Mandate 2014</a>, Meaningful Use Program and latest Healthcare IT Standards in the United States.<br />
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Given the excellent <a href="http://www.medicalbillingcodings.org/2013/03/EMR-EHR-programs-benefits-Electronic-Health-Records.html">EMR Benefits</a>, one can easily conclude that using a Electronic Health Records or Electronic Medical Records System produces a very positive outcome in the long run. The performance of your workload as a health care provider will increase, as you can focus more on the the actual patient services. <br />
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<div style="float:right;text-align:right;margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><a href="http://www.medicalbillingcodings.org/2013/03/emrehr-system-implementation-process.html"><img alt="EMR/EHR System Implementation Process" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_lyjA5kKBJU/TdH1-jm0aLI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/-det5a41Nl0/s260/EMR+Implementation.jpg" width="260" /></a></div>There have been successful reviews and stories concerning the use of Electronic Health Record that proves to be effective in their institution. Through the innovative help of technology, the EMR/EHR provides a great help especially among physicians and health care providers in achieving the maximum productivity towards their patient care. <br />
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Recent surveys revealed that there have been 67% of improvements with regards to coordination of care in different hospital settings and 47% reduce medical errors. Isn’t it good news? <br />
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<h2>EMR/EHR Systems Implementation Process</h2>Of course, there have been processes on how to implement the EHR/EMR in different institutions. To give you a clear idea on its implementation, this article will provide basic information concerning this successful implementation.<br />
Here are the steps among implementing a Electronic Medical Records or Electronic Health Records System:<br />
<ol><li><h3>Preparation Phase</h3>Upon implementation of EHR you must remove the psychological barriers in adopting this new way of systematic system. As you all know, shifting to another way of organizing creates doubts and confusion therefore, implementation process must begin in an environment wherein it has collaboration within the health team. Additionally, everyone must give suggestions to make it best way of organizing.<br />
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</li><li><h3>Resources Allocation Phase</h3>Make sure that all hardware is compatible with your software. The rationale about this is to ensure that everything is equipped with advance features that are ready to transmit that across a series of networks.<br />
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</li><li><h3>Demonstration Phase(EMR Demo)</h3>A transitional phase. Before implementing or moving to a new level everyone must undergo training in order to master and learn everything concerning the electronic health records. The reason for this is to familiarize the use of this system and be efficient upon working. In other words, orient the personnel in your institution so that they will be aware how it works.<br />
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</li><li><h3>Coordination Phase</h3>Upon implementation there will be proactive involvement among health care personnel. The head must conduct sequence of meetings with the team who is assign for the implementation. Any questions and clarifications will answer through meeting therefore it is helpful to have one before the exact implementation time.<br />
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</li><li><h3>Integration Phase</h3>Make sure that there is integration of other devices once the program is ready to run. Connectivity is very important in order to avoid interference once the system is working.<br />
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</li><li><h3>Validation Phase</h3>During the implementation you must check or double check the EMR system from top to bottom. The reason for this is to check for the consistency especially on the program.<br />
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</li><li><h3>Customize Phase</h3>Customize application according to its requirements. It means that the chosen software must be flexible upon holding the requirements of your organization. It only means that flexibility allows windows for changes in the future usage.<br />
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</li><li><h3>Training Phase</h3>Provide trainings and support upon using EHR. Bear in mind, once every personnel undergoes good training then it can minimize misconception in adapting the new process. Knowledge will earn and good attitude will be developed once successful implementation of electronic health records is done. Additionally, during the implementation phase of EHR it is beneficial that all the staff undergoes training sessions especially in their roles as well as competencies.<br />
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</li><li><h3>Improvement Phase</h3>You must implement a continuous improvement strategy in your institution. All personnel must adapt to the new way of organization when it comes to patient information. Remember that adaptation process require more room for trial and error. Naturally there have been more issues that will arise like problems on software’s and others but once everyone know how to handle then it will be easy to operate.<br />
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</li><li><h3>Evaluation Phase</h3>Lastly, check the system for its standards. Be sure that all the possible benefits corresponding to the use of this system will be achieved in your institutions. See to it that it exceeds in your criteria at the same time increases the productivity of care you want to happen.</li></ol><br />
Through this process you can now apply the use of electronic health recording. Rest assured that heavy workload will turns into simple and easier way of organizing patient care. You will be amaze how the system works efficiently. For further knowledge on EMR Implementation, you can also go through this easy one page <a href="http://tenstarhealth.typepad.com/EMR%20Implementation%20Guide.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PDF</a>.<br />
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<h2>EMR Implementation Framework</h2>You can also checkout EMR implementation meta framework chart developed by Dr. Karim Keshavjee, which identifies 17 core factors, important in EMR system implementation, irrespective of which EMR vendor you have selected. The framework has been discussed a lot on various forums on the significance and importance of these factors. <br />
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The crunch of all the debates is  that the successful implementation and use of EMR systems is a process that requires a significant amount of coordination and ongoing support. <br />
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EMR/EHR Systems Implementation Process

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EMR/EHR Programs: benefits of Electronic Records

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">Learn what are EMR/EHR Programs in Healthcare IT and benefits of using an Electronic Health Records or Electronic Medical Records Software System. <br />
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The world nowadays has transformed from manual system to upgraded technological system. What is most surprising about this fact is that it can make our work simpler and easier to manage because of the technology, right? Through technology, all the workloads will be lifted to a much easier thing, and efforts will be minimize. <br />
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When technology is use in the world of healthcare and medicine, it is great good news. Why? Because healthcare has a rich information enterprise. For this reason, a help of digital devices will make the work especially the documentation process to be easy and hassle-free. <br />
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Through the help of Electronic Health Records or Electronic Medical Records, it will provide a clear flow of information within the health care infrastructure system. Aside from that the delivery of care is managed as well as compensated. Additionally, the most surprising fact about the use of electronic health records is that you can access it whenever and wherever it is in need. The availability of the information is always tracked down wherever you want.<br />
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<h2>EMR/EMR Programs Benefits</h2>As a matter of fact, hospitals and clinics in countries like the USA, Europe and others uses the newest systematize way of electronic health records. Of course, plenty of benefits are going to get once you’ve used it in your hospitals. Here are the most important benefits of EHR/EMR systems and portals:<br />
<ol><li>It increases the patient participation.</li>
<li>Improves quality and convenience of patient care.</li>
<li>It will increases practice efficiencies and cost savings.</li>
<li>It also improves accuracy of the diagnoses as well as the health outcomes.</li>
<li>It will improve care coordination especially among the health care team.</li>
<li>It reduces medical errors and improves the patient safety all throughout their hospital stay.</li>
<li>It improves delivery especially among preventative care.</li>
<li>It greatly improves the decision making skills among health care provider.</li>
<li>It reduces paper works and space requirements, therefore, more time can use upon caring the condition of the patient.</li>
<li>It enhances clinical documentation with free of errors.</li>
<li>It improves office communication. In other words, when some department want to retrieve some file of the patient with regard to its condition, they can easily access it through EHR giving the authority to access.</li>
<li>More accurate and up to date the patient information.</li>
<li>It gives greater accessibility to patient charts.</li>
<li>It improves good coordination of treatment by more than one health care provider.</li>
</ol>Given with these excellent benefits, you can conclude that using the electronic health recording system will produce a positive outcome in the long run. Bear in mind that the capacity of your workload as a health care provider will be easier, and you can focus more on the implementation of care you are planning with your patient. Aside there will have more time in planning the patient in their care they like for their condition. Through these, condition will be improving at the same time patient will definitely participate with this planning of care. Of course, confidentiality is safe and trusted not to leak out outside or any unauthorized transactions.<br />
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Therefore, it is beneficial to practice nowadays the use of electronic health records. With all the benefits presented above, it is cleared how helpful it is to have this kind of systematize way of recording. Great legibility, trust, reliable, fast, quick and organize patient recording are in this kind of EHR system. The capacity of work will be more efficient, and cost effectiveness of care is very much affordable. So, why not suggest using the electronic health recording. Definitely the patient will enjoy the quality of care they are receiving and the effective of care.<br />
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