Screening Pelvic Examinations on and After July 1, 2001

40.2 - Screening Pelvic Examinations on and After July 1, 2001 (Rev. 3329, Issued: 08-14-15, Effective: 01-01-12, Implementation: 09-14-15) When the beneficiary does not qualify for a more frequently performed screening pelvic exam noted in §40.1 of this chapter, items 2, or 3, the screening pelvic exam may be paid only after at least 23 months have passed following the month during which the beneficiary received her last covered screening pelvic exam. All other coverage, claim preparation, and payment requirements remain the same, except ICD-10-CM codes replace ICD-9-CM codes when mandated.