Who Is Covered
 All female Medicare beneficiaries  | 
    
        HCPCS/CPT CodesG0101 - Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination  | 
    
        ICD-10-CM CodesHigh risk • Z77.22, Z77.9, Z91.89, Z72.89, Z72.51, Z72.52, and Z72.53 Low risk  | 
    
        Frequency• Annually if at high risk for developing cervical or vaginal cancer, or childbearing age with abnormal Pap test within past 3 years • Every 2 years for women at normal risk  | 
    
        Medicare Beneficiary PaysYou pay nothing for the lab Pap test. You also pay nothing for the Pap test specimen collection, pelvic exam and breast exam if the doctor accepts assignment. • Copayment waived • Coinsurance waived • Deductible waived  | 
    
        ReferencesScreening Pap Tests and Pelvic ExaminationsNational Cancer Institute—cervical cancer information CDC—cervical cancer information U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendations American Cancer Society—Learn About Cervical Cancer Medicare & You: women's health (video) Medicare & You: cervical cancer (video)  | 
    
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