G8850 No pap prescribed
Also known as: Pap smear not prescribed, cervical cancer screening not ordered
Performance measure indicating a patient for whom cervical cytology (Pap smear) screening was not prescribed during the measurement period.
In Plain Language
cervical cancer screening test was not done; cervical cancer test not ordered
Clinical Context
Used in quality measure reporting to track when cervical cancer screening is not indicated or appropriately documented as not prescribed.
RVU Information
CPT G8850 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the G Codes category, 85% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G8850?
CPT G8850 (No pap prescribed) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating a patient for whom cervical cytology (Pap smear) screening was not prescribed during the measurement period.
Who uses CPT code G8850?
CPT G8850 is used by Primary Care, Gynecology, Quality Reporting. Used in quality measure reporting to track when cervical cancer screening is not indicated or appropriately documented as not prescribed.
When is CPT G8850 used?
Used in quality measure reporting to track when cervical cancer screening is not indicated or appropriately documented as not prescribed.
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