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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Proprietary Laboratory Analyses |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 0142U |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 0142U |
National average reimbursement for CPT 0142U by major payers:
$148.84
$140.71
$303.60
$370.01
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CPT 0142U
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$344.85Published rateChu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$156.75Published rateBaycare Home Care, Inc.
Baycare Home Care Inc
$115.58Published rateCharleston Radiologists PA
Charleston Radiologists, P.A.
$78.38Published rateE And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC, E And A Healthcare On The Go
E And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC
$54.86Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 0142U vs. Other Proprietary Laboratory Analyses Codes
The CPT 0142U code is part of the Proprietary Laboratory Analyses services . It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 0142U code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0142U-CPT | Low | Nfct Ds Bact Fng Gram Neg, Infectious Disease Bacteria And Fungi Gram Positive Organism Identification And Drug Resistance Element Detection Dna 20 Gram Positive Bacterial Targets 4 Resistance Genes 1 Pan Gram Negative Bacterial Target 1 Pan Candida Target Blood Culture Amplified Probe Technique Each Target Reported As Detected Or Not Detected |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 0142U. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 0142U fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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