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← Return to Pap Smears after age 65
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Women's Health | Last Active: Apr 17, 2024 | Replies (17)
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I’m going to write him in my portal that I still want to get Pap smears. If my doc will not do it, then I’ll find one who will. It’s a shame because I really like him.
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You might mention that statistics mean nothing in the context of an individual. And that you would have better peace of mind if you had one at least every couple of years.
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Yes, just get it done. I was told that Medicare does not pay for paps after 65 if you have never had an abnormal one or have never had cancer. Also I was told that Medicare NEVER covers a HPV test after 65. When I had the pap I also had the HPV test done and Medicare did deny it but, Labcorp never billed me for it either. When I saw how much Medicare paid my Gyn Dr. I felt ashamed it was almost nothing I think it was like 50.00.
The entire medical system is totally a mess but we have to work with it and be aware of why decisions are made both for our benefit and ones that are not for our benefit.