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Pap smear orders -- indy lab submitting charge - sm


Posted: Aug 20, 2014

If an MD submits a Pap order listing both codes V72.31 and V76.2, will there be a problem with Medicare reimbursement? We see a large number of these and have been attempting to verify them on an individual basis, but it's becoming prohibitive. Appreciate any input.

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It is a complicated issue, but the path parts aren't so bad. Once you get it sorted out, go back to the submitting doctor and tell him how to do it correctly.

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