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Sidestep 26 With Technical Pap Code

Published on Fri Jan 12, 2024

Question: We perform Pap tests that use computer-assisted screening of liquid-based specimens. I’ve been told that if we need a pathologist to “read” the result because the initial test result is unclear, we should report a second unit of the procedure code with modifier 26. Is this correct? Mississippi Subscriber Answer: No, you should not report the Pap test code with modifier [...]
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