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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 88141 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Cytopathology Procedures subgroup.
Cytopathology Cervical Or Vag, Cytopathology Cervical Or Vaginal (Any Reporting System)Requiring Interpretation By Physician (List Separately In Addition To Code For Technical Service)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Cytopathology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $24.05 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 88141 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $20.13 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 88141 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 88141 by major payers:
$29.05
BCBS / Anthem
$22.99
UnitedHealthcare
$31.77
Aetna
$26.93
Cigna
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CPT 88141
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Baycare Home Care, Inc.
Baycare Home Care Inc
$39.93Published rateElio Monsour
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$31.98Published rateNakayae Norton
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$27.19Published rateMohsin Syed
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$19.84Published rateBaptist Health Care, Inc., Baptist Home Healt Care And Medical Equipment
Baptist Health Care Inc
$14.77Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 88141 vs. Other Cytopathology Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 88141. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 88108-CPT | Low | Laboratory Study Of Cells, Examination Of A Cell Sample Using Techniques To Identify If A Disease Is Present Or Not (Cytopathology). Results Are Interpreted For A Report. |
| 88125-CPT | Low | Lab Testing Related To A Crime, Material From A Body Such As Hair Skin Or Blood Is Collected From A Crime Scene And Tested In A Laboratory. The Purpose Is To Identify Or Exclude A Persons Involvement In The Crime. |
| 88140-CPT | Low | Genetic Test For Gender, The Test Is Done Most Frequently On Amniotic Fluid To Determine The Gender Of A Fetus. The Sample Is Examined For The Presence Of An Inactive X Chromosome Or Barr Body. Males Have A Y Chromosome Rather Than An Inactive X Chromosome. |
| 88141-CPT | Low | Cytopathology Cervical Or Vag, Cytopathology Cervical Or Vaginal (Any Reporting System)Requiring Interpretation By Physician (List Separately In Addition To Code For Technical Service) |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 88141. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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