Table of content for "Obtaining screen pap smear" (HCPCS Q0091)
General information on the “Q0091” code
HCPCS Code: Q0091
Long Description: Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory
Short Description: Obtaining screen pap smear
Original information is taken from Q0091 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 11 – Price established using national rvu's. Linked To The Physician Fee Schedule.
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 1: 50-20
Coverage
Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): P6C – Minor procedures - other (Medicare fee schedule)
Type Of Service 1: 1 – Medical care
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 19920101
Code Effective Date: 19960701
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code