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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pap Smear

ICD-10 Coding for Pap Smear

R87.610
Z12.4

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pap Smear

Use ICD-10 code R87.610 for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (asc-us), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

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

Billable Code
R87.610
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Cytology report shows ASC-US

Applicable To

  • • ASC-US

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper documentation of cytology findings and any follow-up testing.

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

Billable Code
Z12.4
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Routine Pap smear screening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the encounter is for screening purposes only.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Q0091

Screening Pap smear collection

Use for Medicare patients during routine screening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a Pap smear?

The ICD-10 code for a routine Pap smear screening is Z12.4. For abnormal findings, codes in the R87.61- range are used.

How do you code an abnormal Pap smear?

Abnormal Pap smears are coded using the R87.61- series, with specific codes for different cytology findings like ASC-US or ASC-H.

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