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Issue Name Primary Care Exception
Issue A provider asked if the primary care exception could apply to the breast exam and pap smear.
Status The primary care exception is only permitted for Evaluation and Management codes. For this reason, the Welcome to Medicare Physical is covered by the primary care exception, but the breast exam and pap smear can not be.
Date Issue Created 12/01/2004

 


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