G0148 Scr c/v cyto, autosys, rescr

Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system with manual rescreening

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for G0148

Physician Fee Schedule (CY 2026, RVU26D)

Status X: statutory exclusion, not paid under the PFS.

Payer policies and prior authorization for G0148

Payer coverage policies that name G0148

G0148 appears in 9 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Premera Blue Cross.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaCervical Cancer Screening and Diagnosis (0443)covered if criteria are metJul 22, 2026payer document
AetnaCervical Cancer Screening and Diagnosis (0443)not coveredJul 22, 2026payer document
AetnaDiagnosis of Vaginitis (0643)not covered (range G0141-G0148)Sep 25, 2026payer document
AetnaEndometrial Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Prognosis (0769)listed, no stance (range G0141-G0148)Oct 3, 2025payer document
AetnaInfertility (0327)covered if criteria are met (range G0141-G0148)Jul 16, 2026payer document
AetnaKidney Transplantation (0493)listed, no stance (range G0141-G0148)Jul 30, 2026payer document
AnthemCervical Cancer Screening Using Cytology and Human Papillomavirus Detection (CG-MED-53)covered if criteria are metFeb 19, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiCervical Cancer Screening Technologies With Pap And Hpv (L.2.04.421)covered if criteria are metpayer document
BlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaCervical Cancer Screening Technologies With Pap and HPV (CAM 314)listed, no stanceOct 1, 2025payer document
Premera Blue CrossPreventive Care
Cervical cancer screening (PAP smear) Includes patient navigation and consult
covered if criteria are metSep 21, 2026payer document

Medicaid fee-for-service

  • AZ: $31.94 (lab), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $22.30 (lab_cdl), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IL: $22.36 (practitioner), effective Apr 1, 2024
  • IN: $27.15 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2024
  • KY: $31.94 (lab), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • MS: $28.75 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $31.94 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • VA: $20.68 (medical), effective Jan 1, 2015
  • VT: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.