AMA CPT® Assistant - 2004 Issue 3 (March)

Cytopathology: Pap Smears (March 2004)

March 2004 pages 4-6 Coding Communication:Cytopathology: Pap Smears An estimated 55 million gynecologic cytopathology examinations (Pap tests) are performed annually in the United States. In recent years, the methods for screening Pap smears have improved due to advances in the technology for preparing and processing Pap smear slides. In 2003, several changes were made to the cytopathology series of CPT codes to more adequately reflect current cytopathology screening and rescreening procedures resulting from new automated methods. Prior to 2003, the existing codes did not adequately describe the new liquid-based slide preparation systems when used in combination with primary screening...

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