Use V code for Pap smear that follows normal Pap

Article Overview

This short Find-A-Code article addresses diagnosis coding for a cervical cytology follow-up scenario in obstetrics and gynecology. It is aimed at coders and billers who need to understand how to classify a repeat Pap smear after prior abnormal and normal findings, along with the general issue of whether a history of abnormal Pap smears should be reported separately. The article also notes a related abnormal Pap smear code family and clarifies the broader context in which the guidance applies.