G0141 HCPCS code: Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system, with manual rescreening, requiring interpretation by physician
G0141 is the HCPCS Level II code for screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system, with manual rescreening, requiring interpretation by physician. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $24.40 per service for G0141 across 2,517 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 51% from 2022 to 2024 (1,667 to 2,517 services). In 2024, about 101 clinicians billed Medicare for G0141 for 2,503 beneficiaries; New Jersey, Florida, Connecticut accounted for 58% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | G codes — Procedures and professional services (temporary) |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 11 — Priced using national relative value units (Physician Fee Schedule) |
| BETOS category | T1H |
| Added | 1999-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1999-01-01 |
Who bills G0141 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 101 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 2,503 |
| States with claims | 20 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (New Jersey, Florida, Connecticut) | 58% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for G0141, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,667 | 1,655 | $22.31 | $22.31 |
| 2023 | 1,781 | 1,765 | $22.59 | $22.59 |
| 2024 | 2,517 | 2,503 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
States with the most G0141 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 780 | $26.32 |
| Florida | 472 | $22.88 |
| Connecticut | 182 | $25.01 |
| Pennsylvania | 157 | $23.30 |
| Massachusetts | 119 | $26.51 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Anatomic Consideration |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Anatomic Consideration |
What changed for G0141
- 1999-01-01: G0141 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G0141?
G0141 is the HCPCS Level II code for screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system, with manual rescreening, requiring interpretation by physician. Short descriptor: "Scr c/v cyto,autosys and md".
How much does Medicare pay for G0141?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $24.40 per service (average allowed $24.40).
Does Medicare cover G0141?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of G0141 can be billed per day?
1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related G01 codes
- G0101 — Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination
- G0102 — Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination
- G0103 — Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (PSA)
- G0104 — Colorectal cancer screening; flexible sigmoidoscopy
- G0105 — Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk
- G0106 — Colorectal cancer screening; alternative to g0104, screening sigmoidoscopy, barium enema
- G0108 — Diabetes outpatient self-management training services, individual, per 30 minutes
- G0109 — Diabetes outpatient self-management training services, group session (2 or more), per 30 minutes
- G0117 — Glaucoma screening for high risk patients furnished by an optometrist or ophthalmologist
- G0118 — Glaucoma screening for high risk patient furnished under the direct supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist
- G0120 — Colorectal cancer screening; alternative to g0105, screening colonoscopy, barium enema.
- G0121 — Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.