P3001 Screening papanicolaou smear, cervical or vaginal, up to three smears, requiring interpretation by physician
Short descriptor: Screening pap smear by phys
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P3001 is the HCPCS Level II code for Screening papanicolaou smear, cervical or vaginal, up to three smears, requiring interpretation by physician (2026). It belongs to Section P — Pathology & Laboratory Services. Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Special coverage instructions apply. Part B pricing methodology: Priced using national RVUs (physician fee schedule).
Classification & CMS Attributes
- Medicare Coverage
- Special coverage instructions apply (code D)
- Part B Pricing
- Priced using national RVUs (physician fee schedule) (indicator 11)
- Type of Service
- Diagnostic laboratory
- Effective Date
- 2002-01-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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