HCPCS Code G0148

Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system with manual rescreening
Code effective Jan 01, 1999

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G0148 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system with manual rescreening or (Scr c/v cyto, autosys, rescr) for short. HCPCS G0148 has been effective since 01/01/1999 and applies to Diagnostic laboratory.

HCPCS Code Details - G0148

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0148
Description

Long description:
Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system with manual rescreening

Short description:
Scr c/v cyto, autosys, rescr

HCPCS Pricing indicator 21 - Price subject to national limitation amount
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code T1H - Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule)
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 5 - Diagnostic laboratory
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 1999
Date added Added Jan 01, 1999

See also

  • HCPCS G0141 · Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system, with manual rescreening, requiring interpretation by physician

  • HCPCS G0147 · Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system under physician supervision

  • HCPCS G0151 · Services performed by a qualified physical therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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