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Understand These 2 Scenarios, Receive Pap Claim Pay

Published on Wed Feb 25, 2026

Question: The lab performed a liquid-based Pap test that the physician ordered, which we billed to Medicare as G0144. The claim was denied because it turns out the patient had a prior Pap test nine months ago. How can we get paid for the test? Revenue Cycle Insider Subscriber Answer: Medicare was correct to deny a claim for a screening [...]
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