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See a sample rate comparisonHCPCS G0148 Fee Schedule
Medicare rates as of January 2026
HCPCS G0148 is classified under Procedures / Professional Services, in the Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services subgroup.
Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system with manual rescreening
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Procedures / Professional Services Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $31.94 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for G0148 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $30.34 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for G0148 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS G0148 by major payers:
$27.23
BCBS / Anthem
$16.40
UnitedHealthcare
$28.32
Aetna
$27.88
Cigna
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HCPCS G0148
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$70.27Published rateProgressive Acute Care Avoyelles, LLC, Avoyelles Hospital
$28.75Published rateHomer Memorial Hospital, Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
Homer Memorial Hospital
$18.62Published rateWillamette Community Health Solutions, Cascade Health Solutions
$13.40Published rateGeorge Hemstreet
Bama Heart Doc, PC Dba Alabama Heart & Vascular Medicine
$8.64Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS G0148 vs. Other Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Codes
The table lists codes related to G0148. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| G0147-HCPCS | Low | Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system under physician supervision |
| G0148-HCPCS | Low | Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system with manual rescreening |
| G0151-HCPCS | Low | Services performed by a qualified physical therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS G0148. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the G0148 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
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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