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Cervical Cytology - READ Codes for Smear Results
It is very important to be consistent with READ terms when entering cervical cytology results. This ensure that smear searches result in accurate and complete reports.
There are many possible ways of coding results and recalls, and you should spend some time deciding on a possible coding methodology. Once a method has been decided, it may be advisable to produce a protocol to ensure that the appropriate codes are used at all times.
Note - Only the 4K2.., 4KA.. and 685.. hierarchies are available for coding cervical cytology results - the other hierarchies can be used on recording general history or recall entries:
The following smear codes can be selected from the Cytology Add screen:
