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.