CPT Code 88141
Pathologist interpretation of cervical or vaginal cytology screening
2026 Medicare national rate
Office (non-facility)
$24.05
Performed in a physician office
Facility
$24.05
Hospital / ASC setting
Total RVUs (office)
0.72
0.72 facility
Conversion factor
$33.4009
2026 PFS
Medicare payment = total RVUs × GPCI (locality adjustment) × conversion factor. At the national level (GPCI = 1.0), 0.72 × 33.4009 = $24.05 (office). Facility rates are lower because the facility separately bills its overhead.
RVU breakdown
Work RVU
0.25
Office PE RVU
0.46
Facility PE RVU
0.46
Malpractice RVU
0.01
PC/TC: Professional component only.
Billing notes
- The national allowable is built from 0.72 total office RVUs × the $33.4009 conversion factor; multiply by your locality GPCIs (above) to reconcile a specific remittance.
2026 rate by locality
| Locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| National (GPCI 1.0) | $24.05 | $24.05 |
| Manhattan, NY | $27.27 | $27.27 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $27.09 | $27.09 |
| Houston, TX | $24.13 | $24.13 |
| Chicago, IL | $24.62 | $24.62 |
| Miami, FL | $25.19 | $25.19 |
| Atlanta, GA | $24.39 | $24.39 |
Computed from CMS 2026 GPCIs: (work RVU × work GPCI + PE RVU × PE GPCI + MP RVU × MP GPCI) × $33.4009. Your MAC's locality may differ.
Laboratory pricing note
Clinical laboratory tests like 88141 are generally reimbursed under the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS), which sets a national limitation amount per test rather than RVU-based PFS pricing. Bill the test on a CMS-1500/837P with the ordering diagnosis; payment follows the CLFS amount for the date of service.
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Medical billing disclaimer
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