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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Papanicolaou Test Screening

ICD-10 Coding for Papanicolaou Test Screening

Z12.4
Z77.29
R87.610

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for papanicolaou test screening includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Pap Test
Pap Smear
Cervical Cancer Screening
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Papanicolaou Test Screening

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Papanicolaou Test Screening

Use ICD-10 code Z12.4 for encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

Billable Code
Z12.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Routine screening without abnormal findings

Applicable To

  • • Routine cervical cancer screening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies routine screening and absence of abnormal findings.

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous substances

Billable Code
Z77.29
Billable

Applicable To

  • • High-risk screening scenarios

Important Notes

  • • High-risk factors must be documented in the patient's medical record.

Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)

Billable Code
R87.610
Billable

Applicable To

  • • ASCUS result requiring MD review

Important Notes

  • • Link to specific cytology report date/results.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Q0091

Screening Papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory

Used for specimen handling and preparation in conjunction with screening codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Pap test screening?

The ICD-10 code for routine Pap test screening is Z12.4. For high-risk scenarios, Z77.29 may be used.

How often should Pap test screening be coded?

Pap test screening should be coded based on the patient's risk factors: every 24 months for low-risk and annually for high-risk patients.

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