nmalpass
Guest
I'm new to pap coding and need help. We bill Q0101 and Q0091 with dx code V72.31 to medicare. They pay the Q0101 but denied the Q0091 can anyone give me any information on this or where I can get direction on filing?
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Wiki New to billing paps HELP
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mitchellde
True Blue
did your physician perforem a cervical PAP or a vaginal? if your patient has had a hysterectomy then you need to know this, Medicare does. If your pt had a hyst with a remaining cervical stump then you need to add the V88.xx code that states this, if he performed a vaginal pap then you need to add the V76.47 with the correct V88.xx code. Not sure but this could be the problem
Anastasia
Guru
I agree. You need a Pap smear specific diagnosis for Q0091.
mitchellde
True Blue
you do not need a V76.2 for the cervical PAP as that is excluded from the V72.31, you only need to designate if the patient has had a hyst with a remaining stump or if it was a Vaginal PAP. These instructions are in the ICD-9 book.
nmalpass
Guest
thank you
Mitchellde and Anastasia THANK YOU!!!! Y'all have been a big help with this matter.
Mitchellde and Anastasia THANK YOU!!!! Y'all have been a big help with this matter.