Encntr for cerv smear to cnfrm norm smr fol init abn smear

This code signifies a patient visit for a follow-up cervical smear (Pap test) specifically performed to verify a recent normal result, which itself followed an initial abnormal Pap smear. It indicates a surveillance or confirmation step in the management of a previously identified cervical abnormality that has since shown a normal finding.

Use this code when a patient presents for a repeat Pap test after a previous abnormal result was followed by a normal result, and the current test is intended to confirm the sustained normal status. This is common in "test of cure" scenarios or for ongoing monitoring after a low-grade abnormality has resolved.

• Do not use this code for initial abnormal Pap smear findings; those require specific abnormal Pap smear codes.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the purpose of the current smear is to confirm a recent normal result after an initial abnormal one.
• This code is for the encounter itself; any procedures performed (e.g., the Pap smear) would be coded separately.