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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 81015 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Urinalysis Procedures subgroup.
Urine Bacteria Analysis, This Analysis Checks Urine For The Presence Of Bacteria. The Process May Be Manual Or Automated. While Normally There Is No Bacteria In Urine It May Be Present If A Person Is Ill Or If The Sample Is Contaminated.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Urinalysis Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $3.05 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 81015 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $2.805 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 81015 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 81015 by major payers:
$3.05
BCBS / Anthem
$2.83
UnitedHealthcare
$3.92
Aetna
$4.42
Cigna
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CPT 81015
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$1.83Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 81015. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 81001-CPT | Low | Urine Analysis, Urine Test That Checks Ph And Looks For Substances Such As Blood Crystals Bile And White Blood Cells (Antibodies). These May Be Viewed Under A Microscope Or Detected With Dip Sticks Or Colorizing Tablets. A Computer Analysis May Be Done As Well. |
| 81005-CPT | Low | Urine Analysis For A Substance, Basic Urine Analysis For A Particular Substance Such As Blood Antibodies Bile Or Crystals. The Result May Be Recorded Simply As Positive Or Negative. |
| 81015-CPT | Low | Urine Bacteria Analysis, This Analysis Checks Urine For The Presence Of Bacteria. The Process May Be Manual Or Automated. While Normally There Is No Bacteria In Urine It May Be Present If A Person Is Ill Or If The Sample Is Contaminated. |
| 81020-CPT | Low | Urine Analysis, Urine Test That Checks Ph And Looks For Substances Such As Blood Crystals Bile And White Blood Cells (Antibodies). These May Be Viewed Under A Microscope Or Detected With Dip Sticks Or Colorizing Tablets. A Computer Analysis May Be Done As Well. |
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