HCPCS code Q0091: Pap collection, screening specimen2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Rhode Island
Q0091 reports obtaining and preparing a cervical or vaginal specimen for a screening Pap test and sending it to the laboratory.
In Rhode Island, Medicare pays $47.30 for Q0091 in the office and $15.91 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · Q0091 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What Q0091 covers
Q0091 represents the clinician’s work to obtain a cervical or vaginal specimen for a screening Pap test, prepare it, and send it to the laboratory. It is commonly reported when a physician or other qualified practitioner collects the sample during a preventive gynecologic visit. The code covers specimen acquisition and handling, not cytology interpretation or a separately performed pelvic examination.
Report Q0091 when the collection is for screening, rather than evaluation of symptoms or a known abnormality. Documentation should identify the screening purpose, record that the specimen was collected, and support its preparation and conveyance to the laboratory. G0101 may describe a screening pelvic examination performed at the same visit; the laboratory reports cytology under the code matching its preparation and screening method. CMS assigns physician work and practice-expense values to Q0091, with separate office and facility practice-expense inputs.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How Rhode Island compares for Q0091
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for Q0091 runs from $40.94 in Arkansas to $61.57 in San Benito County, CA. Rhode Island pays $47.30. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Rhode Island · this page$47.30
- Los Angeles, CA · California$52.30+$5.00
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$52.74+$5.44
- Miami, FL · Florida$48.98+$1.68
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$47.64+$0.34
- Manhattan, NY · New York$52.81+$5.51
- Alaska · Alaska$53.80+$6.50
Other areas in Rhode Island first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $41.53 | $14.93 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $40.94 | $14.84 |
| ArizonaArizona | $44.92 | $15.47 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $49.10 | $15.79 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $49.01 | $15.69 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $49.01 | $15.70 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $49.01 | $15.69 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $49.01 | $15.69 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $49.01 | $15.69 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $49.01 | $15.69 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $49.01 | $15.69 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $56.87 | $16.81 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $52.07 | $16.14 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $49.01 | $15.69 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $49.01 | $15.69 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $49.34 | $16.02 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $51.45 | $16.10 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $51.26 | $16.03 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $52.48 | $16.12 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $60.25 | $17.39 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $60.22 | $17.36 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $61.57 | $17.74 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $61.43 | $17.60 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $50.43 | $15.81 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $52.99 | $16.06 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $51.45 | $16.01 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $53.53 | $16.20 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $49.01 | $15.69 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $56.82 | $16.76 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $49.01 | $15.69 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $49.01 | $15.69 |
| ColoradoColorado | $48.13 | $15.79 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $49.09 | $16.36 |
| DelawareDelaware | $45.66 | $15.63 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $47.33 | $16.54 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $45.14 | $16.08 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $46.86 | $15.98 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $42.71 | $15.60 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $50.20 | $15.64 |
| IowaIowa | $42.68 | $14.87 |
| IdahoIdaho | $42.92 | $14.96 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $44.46 | $16.50 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $43.78 | $16.03 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $47.84 | $16.63 |
| IndianaIndiana | $43.16 | $14.99 |
| KansasKansas | $42.42 | $14.94 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $42.34 | $15.32 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $44.28 | $15.68 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $42.25 | $15.35 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $52.89 | $16.60 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $47.83 | $15.83 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $48.94 | $16.32 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $46.53 | $15.77 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $43.07 | $15.11 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $45.43 | $15.30 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $45.62 | $16.29 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $43.35 | $15.60 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $46.35 | $15.07 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $44.05 | $15.51 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $44.51 | $15.57 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $41.50 | $15.30 |
| MississippiMississippi | $41.24 | $15.07 |
| MontanaMontana | $46.09 | $15.70 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $43.52 | $15.16 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $45.50 | $15.10 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $42.92 | $14.87 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $47.32 | $15.68 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $52.21 | $16.95 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $49.71 | $16.52 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $43.55 | $15.68 |
| NevadaNevada | $45.96 | $15.53 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $53.97 | $17.83 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $49.99 | $16.70 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $53.32 | $17.40 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $44.14 | $15.27 |
| OhioOhio | $43.22 | $15.47 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $42.33 | $15.19 |
| Portland, OROregon | $49.70 | $15.93 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $45.66 | $15.39 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $47.86 | $16.22 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $43.33 | $15.42 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $46.44 | $15.71 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $43.43 | $15.35 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $45.43 | $15.03 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $42.62 | $14.99 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $47.92 | $15.76 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $43.05 | $15.39 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $45.67 | $15.55 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $45.93 | $15.65 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $45.61 | $15.64 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $45.79 | $15.60 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $46.33 | $16.15 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $44.31 | $15.46 |
| UtahUtah | $44.01 | $15.44 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $45.24 | $15.36 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $46.44 | $15.71 |
| VermontVermont | $45.27 | $15.18 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $47.76 | $15.76 |
| King County, WAWashington | $54.02 | $16.72 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $44.01 | $14.89 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $42.19 | $15.78 |
| WyomingWyoming | $45.83 | $15.44 |
Q0091 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$40.94
$55.29
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $53.80 | 1 |
| AL | $41.53 | 1 |
| AR | $40.94 | 1 |
| AZ | $44.92 | 1 |
| CA | $49.01–$61.57 | 29 |
| CO | $48.13 | 1 |
| CT | $49.09 | 1 |
| DC | $52.74 | 1 |
| DE | $45.66 | 1 |
| FL | $45.14–$48.98 | 3 |
| GA | $42.71–$46.86 | 2 |
| GU | $50.20 | 1 |
| HI | $50.20 | 1 |
| IA | $42.68 | 1 |
| ID | $42.92 | 1 |
| IL | $43.78–$47.84 | 4 |
| IN | $43.16 | 1 |
| KS | $42.42 | 1 |
| KY | $42.34 | 1 |
| LA | $42.25–$44.28 | 2 |
| MA | $47.83–$52.89 | 2 |
| MD | $46.53–$52.74 | 3 |
| ME | $43.07–$45.43 | 2 |
| MI | $43.35–$45.62 | 2 |
| MN | $46.35 | 1 |
| MO | $41.50–$44.51 | 3 |
| MS | $41.24 | 1 |
| MT | $46.09 | 1 |
| NC | $43.52 | 1 |
| ND | $45.50 | 1 |
| NE | $42.92 | 1 |
| NH | $47.32 | 1 |
| NJ | $49.71–$52.21 | 2 |
| NM | $43.55 | 1 |
| NV | $45.96 | 1 |
| NY | $44.14–$53.97 | 5 |
| OH | $43.22 | 1 |
| OK | $42.33 | 1 |
| OR | $45.66–$49.70 | 2 |
| PA | $43.33–$47.86 | 2 |
| PR | $46.44 | 1 |
| RI | $47.30 | 1 |
| SC | $43.43 | 1 |
| SD | $45.43 | 1 |
| TN | $42.62 | 1 |
| TX | $43.05–$47.92 | 8 |
| UT | $44.01 | 1 |
| VA | $45.24–$52.74 | 2 |
| VI | $46.44 | 1 |
| VT | $45.27 | 1 |
| WA | $47.76–$54.02 | 2 |
| WI | $44.01 | 1 |
| WV | $42.19 | 1 |
| WY | $45.83 | 1 |
How the Q0091 rate is calculated
Each of Q0091’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · Q0091
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.36
0.36 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense0.99
0.99 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.03
0.03 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
1.3800
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$46.09
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Rhode Island inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
18,050
- Code
- Q0091
- Physician work
- 0.36
- Practice expense
- 0.99
- Malpractice
- 0.03
GPCI2026.csv
92
- Locality
- Rhode Island
- Physician work
- 1.019
- Practice expense
- 1.033
- Malpractice
- 0.892
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.36 | × 1.019 | 0.3668 |
| Practice expense | 0.99 | × 1.033 | 1.0227 |
| Malpractice | 0.03 | × 0.892 | 0.0268 |
| Total RVUs | 1.4163 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Rhode Island$47.30
Office: (0.36 × 1.019 + 0.99 × 1.033 + 0.03 × 0.892) × $33.4009 = $47.30
Facility: (0.36 × 1.019 + 0.08 × 1.033 + 0.03 × 0.892) × $33.4009 = $15.91
Payment rules and modifiers for Q0091
Q0091 has no global surgery period, no multiple-procedure, bilateral or assistant-at-surgery adjustment, and no professional/technical split. What changes the payment is where the service happens: the place of service on the claim decides whether Medicare pays the office or the facility rate.
Place of service · Q0091
Which rate does Medicare pay?
The POS code on the claim line (CMS-1500 box 24B).
POS 11 · non-facility rate · national
$46.09
- Non-facility (office)
- $46.09
- Facility
- $15.70
Higher because the practice carries its own overhead.
How Q0091 has changed in Rhode Island
Q0091 · Office / nonfacility
$47.30
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $2.56 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $44.74 to $47.30 (5.7%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$44.74changed to$47.30
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 0.37 changed to 0.36
- Practice expense RVU 0.95 changed to 0.99
- Malpractice RVU 0.02 changed to 0.03
- Work GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.019
- Practice expense GPCI 1.039 changed to 1.033
- Malpractice GPCI 0.849 changed to 0.892
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$45.70changed to$44.74
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 0.94 changed to 0.95
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$44.95changed to$45.70
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$45.29changed to$44.95
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 0.90 changed to 0.94
- Work GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.025
- Practice expense GPCI 1.044 changed to 1.039
- Malpractice GPCI 0.915 changed to 0.849
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$45.62changed to$45.29
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 0.86 changed to 0.90
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.02
- Work GPCI 1.021 changed to 1.023
- Practice expense GPCI 1.048 changed to 1.044
- Malpractice GPCI 0.981 changed to 0.915
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$45.63changed to$45.62
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 0.85 changed to 0.86
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$45.41changed to$45.63
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 0.81 changed to 0.85
- Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.04
- Work GPCI 1.024 changed to 1.021
- Practice expense GPCI 1.049 changed to 1.048
- Malpractice GPCI 0.990 changed to 0.981
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$46.16changed to$45.41
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 0.82 changed to 0.81
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.03
- Work GPCI 1.027 changed to 1.024
- Practice expense GPCI 1.050 changed to 1.049
- Malpractice GPCI 0.999 changed to 0.990
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$47.25changed to$46.16
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 0.85 changed to 0.82
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$47.34changed to$47.25
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 0.86 changed to 0.85
- Work GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.027
- Practice expense GPCI 1.052 changed to 1.050
- Malpractice GPCI 0.879 changed to 0.999
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$47.05changed to$47.34
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Work GPCI 1.022 changed to 1.025
- Practice expense GPCI 1.053 changed to 1.052
- Malpractice GPCI 0.759 changed to 0.879
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$47.22changed to$47.05
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$46.98changed to$47.22
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$46.63changed to$46.98
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 0.85 changed to 0.86
- Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.04
- Work GPCI 1.020 changed to 1.022
- Malpractice GPCI 0.973 changed to 0.759
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
No ratechanged to$46.63
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: No rate
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $47.30 | $15.91 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $47.30 | $15.91 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $47.30 | $15.91 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $47.30 | $15.91 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $44.74 | $17.86 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $44.74 | $17.86 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $44.74 | $17.86 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $44.74 | $17.86 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $45.70 | $18.38 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $45.70 | $18.38 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $45.70 | $18.38 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $45.70 | $18.38 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $44.95 | $18.08 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $45.29 | $18.75 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $45.29 | $18.75 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $45.29 | $18.75 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $45.29 | $18.75 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $45.62 | $19.51 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $45.62 | $19.51 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $45.62 | $19.51 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $45.62 | $19.51 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $45.63 | $19.67 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $45.63 | $19.67 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $45.63 | $19.67 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $45.63 | $19.67 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $45.41 | $20.05 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $45.41 | $20.05 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $45.41 | $20.05 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $45.41 | $20.05 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $46.16 | $20.43 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $46.16 | $20.43 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $46.16 | $20.43 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $46.16 | $20.43 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $47.25 | $20.79 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $47.25 | $20.79 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $47.25 | $20.79 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $47.25 | $20.79 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $47.34 | $20.54 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $47.34 | $20.54 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $47.34 | $20.54 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $47.34 | $20.54 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $47.05 | $20.28 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $47.05 | $20.28 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $47.05 | $20.28 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $47.05 | $20.28 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $47.22 | $20.35 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $47.22 | $20.35 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $46.98 | $20.25 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $46.98 | $20.25 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $46.63 | $20.22 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $46.63 | $20.22 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $46.63 | $20.22 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $46.63 | $20.22 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | Rate data unavailable | Rate data unavailable | RVU13AR |
Where the Rhode Island rate applies
Rhode Island is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 36 cities and communities in Rhode Island. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Ashaway
- Bradford
- Carolina
- Central Falls
- Charlestown
- Chepachet
- Clayville
- Cranston
Q0091 billing questions
How is Q0091 different from G0101?
Q0091 represents collection and handling of the screening Pap specimen. G0101 represents a screening pelvic examination when that examination is performed and documented.
Does Q0091 include the laboratory's cytology interpretation?
No. Q0091 covers obtaining, preparing, and sending the specimen; the laboratory reports its cytology service under the applicable laboratory code.
Can Q0091 be reported for a diagnostic Pap test?
Q0091 is for obtaining a specimen for screening. When testing is performed to evaluate symptoms or a known abnormality, do not characterize that collection as screening.
What documentation supports Q0091?
Document the screening purpose, the cervical or vaginal specimen collection, and preparation and conveyance of the specimen to the laboratory.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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