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Find Escape From Denied Pap Claim

Published on Mon Apr 15, 2024

Question: The lab performed a liquid-based Pap test that the physician ordered, which we billed to Medicare as G0144. The claim was denied because it turns out the patient had a prior Pap test nine months ago. How can we get paid for the test? Washington Subscriber Answer: The payer was correct to deny a claim for a screening Pap test within [...]
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