G0147 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS G0147 is officially defined as "Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system under physician supervision." HCPCS G0147 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 G0147 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.