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HCPCS P3000 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 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.

Screening Papanicolaou smear, cervical or vaginal, up to three smears, by technician under physician supervision
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Services

Pap Smears

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for HCPCS P3000 by major payers:

bcbs

$15.61

uhc

$9.18

aetna

$14.48

cigna

$14.69

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For billing codeHCPCS P3000
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
P3000$17.761568461572 - WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC.720400933 - (LA) WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTERLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
P3000$15.111598766495 - OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER,INC720423635 - OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
P3000$13.271902469653 - CLHG-DEQUINCY, LLC364911029 - (LA) CLHGDEQUINCY LLCLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
P3000$18.131073576740 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, VALLEYWISE HEALTH860830701AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
P3000$9.061649646472 - LEIGH TAYLOR273818647GAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
P3000$15.421801825005 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF LASALLE PARISH, LASALLE GENERAL HOSPITAL720690217 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF LASALLE PARISHLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
P3000$6.191134126659 - CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC720878037 - (LA) CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
P3000$15.111295723229 - ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, INC720408970 - (LA) ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER INCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
P3000$8.851881665164 - CLHG-LEESVILLE, BYRD REGIONAL HOSPITAL824337635LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
P3000$13.271902469653 - CLHG-DEQUINCY, LLC364911029 - (LA) CLHGDEQUINCY LLCLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
P3000$15.111306865761 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CALDWELL PARISH, CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER720862035 - (LA) CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTERLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
P3000$9.251306843826 - WEST CARROLL HEALTH SYSTEMS LLC, WEST CARROLL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL562300247 - WEST CARROLL HEALTH SYSTEMS L.L.C.LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
P3000$14.481588654966 - ST. JAMES PARISH HOSP. SERV. DIST.726010747 - (LA) ST JAMES PARISH HOSPITALLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
P3000$15.921295036770 - CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRE OPERATING COMPANY, L.L.C.270508997 - (LA) CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRELAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
P3000$8.681245201094 - SCREVEN COUNTY HOSPITAL273100946GACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS P3000 vs. Other Pap Smears Codes

The HCPCS P3000 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Services services used for Pap Smears. 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 HCPCS P3000 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
P2038-HCPCSLowMucoprotein, blood (seromucoid) (medical necessity procedure)
P3000-HCPCSLowScreening Papanicolaou smear, cervical or vaginal, up to three smears, by technician under physician supervision
P3001-HCPCSLowScreening Papanicolaou smear, cervical or vaginal, up to three smears, requiring interpretation by physician

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS P3000. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the P3000 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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