Procedure Codes G0101: Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination S0610: Annual gynecological examination; clinical breast examination without pelvic evaluation S0612: Annual gynecological examination, established patient S0613: Annual gynecological examination, new patient
Some payers may not pay these codes as they are thought to be included in the usual annual well woman visit. Consult your payer before using
Find-A-Code™ - Preventive Services - The information in this document does not guarantee payment or that included codes meet applicable qualifications as preventive services for all insurances and insurance plans, please consult your payer.
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