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HCPCS Level II · Pathology and laboratory services

P3001Screening papanicolaou smear, cervical or vaginal, up to three smears, requiring interpretation by physician

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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About P3001

P3001 is an HCPCS Level II code in the P series (pathology and laboratory services), describing screening papanicolaou smear, cervical or vaginal, up to three smears, requiring interpretation by physician.

It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1992, and its current record took effect 01/01/2002.

Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.

Details

Short description
Screening pap smear by phys
Date added
01/01/1992
Action effective
01/01/2002
BETOS
T1G

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Common questions about P3001

Is HCPCS P3001 still valid?

Yes. P3001 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.

Does Medicare cover P3001?

Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.