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Follow 3 Tips to Capture Repeat Pap Test Pay

Published on Wed Aug 06, 2014

Reason for repeat is key. Coding for Pap tests is complicated enough, but coding for repeat Pap tests is even more confusing.  Follow our expert advice to make sure that your repeat Pap test claims show the proper ICD-9 and procedure codes — or your lab could get stuck holding the bag for the cost of the test. Tip 1: [...]
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