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EmblemHealthAll Plans · Administrative · Provider News · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, General Practice +1 moreMedium impact

Cervical Health Awareness

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Jun 20, 2026

Summary

EmblemHealth issued guidance for Cervical Health Awareness Month highlighting preventive care and providing specific billing codes for cervical cytology and HPV testing. This is informational guidance to promote cervical cancer screening and ensure proper coding compliance.

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What to do

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01Review and verify billing system includes all specified cervical cytology codes (CPT 88141-88175) and HPV testing codes (CPT 87620-87625, HCPCS G0476).
02Implement chart reminder system for cervical screening due dates and establish follow-up tracking process for screening results.
03Ensure coding staff can accurately submit either primary coding or supplemental data for cervical health services.

Codes mentioned

8814188142881438814788148881508815288153881548816488165881668816788174881758762087621876228762487625G0123G0124G0141G0143G0144G0147G0148G0476P3000P3001Q0091

Original notice

Cervical Health Awareness
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