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HCPCS Level II · Miscellaneous services (temporary codes)

Q0091Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory

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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About Q0091

Q0091 is an HCPCS Level II code in the Q series (miscellaneous services (temporary codes)), describing screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory.

It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1992, and its current record took effect 07/01/1996.

Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.

Details

Short description
Obtaining screen pap smear
Date added
01/01/1992
Action effective
07/01/1996
BETOS
P6C

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Common questions about Q0091

Is HCPCS Q0091 still valid?

Yes. Q0091 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.

Does Medicare cover Q0091?

Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.