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Last Verified: September 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
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 | None 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 88141 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 88141 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 88141 by major payers:
$29.05
$22.99
$31.77
$26.93
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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 CPT 88141 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Cytopathology Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 88141 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| 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) |
What is a fee schedule?
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.
Understanding the 88141 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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