G0145 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS G0145 is officially defined as "Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system and manual rescreening under physician supervision." HCPCS G0145 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Blue Cross of Idaho. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS G0145 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.