HCPCS P3001 Code. Screening pap smear by phys

HCPCS Code: P3001
Long Description: Screening papanicolaou smear, cervical or vaginal, up to three smears, requiring interpretation by physician
Short Description: Screening pap smear by phys

Original information is taken from P3001 page

Pricing Indicator Code 1: 11 – Price established using national rvu's. Linked To The Physician Fee Schedule.
Pricing Indicator Code 2: 21 – Price subject to national limitation amount. Clinical Lab Fee Schedule
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code C : Physician interpretation of clinical lab service is priced under physician fee schedule using RVU's, while pricing of lab service is paid under clinical lab fee schedule

Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 1: 50-20
Lab Certification Code: 630

Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply

Processing Note Number: 0045
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): T1G – Lab tests - other (Medicare fee schedule)
Type Of Service 1: 5 – Diagnostic laboratory

Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 19920101
Code Effective Date: 20020101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code