My friend is going into the doctor on monday and they will ask if she needs a pap smear if she has had sex. She has had sex(and later found out the guy was sleeping around) and she wants one to know she is okay, but her family is really into religion. My question is... if you go into an appoint and need a pap smear will it show up on your insurance. Her parents can'T know about what she has done otherwise the consequence could be severe.
2007-02-17 13:01:50 · 9 answers · asked by かわいい愛朱利 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Depending on how her insurance is shown will make a big difference. I personally had the same thing happen to me when I was 16 and while I was there they gave me a pregnacy test and everything (standard protocal) and yes my mom found out that I went. If she is fearful that it will show up (and yes it will.. but with code names that are easy to decifer) tell her to go to the local health department and they will do it for free or like 20 bucks. It is good that she wants to know.
The workers at the health department have to keep it a secret (by law) but other patients there might see her so tell her to schedule it at a real oddball time or something. Like 10:30... most folks are at work and won't take a break till 12.
Hope all of this helps and tell her to be sure to always use condoms! That goes for you too!!!!!
2007-02-17 13:11:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paps smears should be done yearly when a girl turns anywhere from 16-18 regardless of whether she is sexually active or not. Yes, a pap will show up on insurance. Mine always do. If your friend is younger than 18, she can go to Planned Parenthood. They will do a pap and STD check for free, and are not permitted to tell anyone (including parents.)
2007-02-17 21:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by KS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should be having a pap whether she is having sex or not. Her mother should know that. Pap smears are not only for women that are having sex but for the early detection of any abnormalities (regardless of sexual activity). If her parents don't understand that maybe her doctor can explain it to them. The doctor can't reveal that she has had sex anyway.
2007-02-17 21:42:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her parents shouldn't be upset about her having a pap smear. This is a good thing.
2007-02-17 21:14:11 · answer #4 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless they get an itemized bill of each test that was done no it won't show up on the insurance but they will call or send out sheet with her test results on it. I would think she would be better off coming clean with her parents and suffer the consequences than to find out by accident.
2007-02-17 21:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pap msears are normally billed as part of a yearly exam. It shoulnt be billed seperately. If your friend is scared about the risks of std. Ask for complete bloodwork to be done.
Pap smears are a great tool to detect cervical cancer. Standard pelvic exams and cultures inluding bloodwork help diagnose std and HIV. Thanks hope this helps.
2007-02-18 06:14:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to answer your question yes it will show up on the insurance summary that is going to be sent to her family by the insurance comapany. now i don't know where you are from but may places have agencies have programs where peoplr can go and have this test done at no cost or little cost so that her parents do not have to know about this like planned parent hood or public clinics try this places first good luck
2007-02-17 21:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by yosi22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only answer for NY State . In my state OB/GYN doctors/clinics are not allowed to contact a parent when a child comes in for things like that . If your friend is afraid of it showing up on the insurance bill then she may need to go to a free clinic. They are free & confidental...Good Luck
2007-02-17 21:47:01 · answer #8 · answered by pure_sweetness1984 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PAP SMEARS SHOULD BE DONE REGULARLY WHEN U TURN LIKE 16,,IF SHE IS YOUNGER I DONT KNOW WHAT TO TELL YA..BUT NO THEY WILL NOT SHOW UP ON INSURANCE BILLS
2007-02-17 21:07:15 · answer #9 · answered by tennesseeangel_2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋