CPT 81228 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Genetic Analysis Procedures Tier 1 Molecular Pathology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 81 - Independent Laboratory |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 90 - Reference Laboratory XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 81228 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 81228 by major payers:
$656.76
$551.21
$794.18
$1,305.95
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 81228 | $360.00 | 1366400376 - SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC. | 650307774 - (FL) SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 81228 | $900.00 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 81228 | $378.00 | 1609823194 - SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM INC, SACRED HEART HOME CARE | 590634434 - SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 81228 | $900.00 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 81228 | $1080.00 | 1073576740 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, VALLEYWISE HEALTH | 860830701 | AZ | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 81228 | $540.00 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 81228 | $360.00 | 1366400376 - SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC. | 650307774 - (FL) SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 81228 | $1203.17 | 1528199890 - MOUNTAINSIDE FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES | 521958352 - ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM INC | NJ | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | 81228 | $540.00 | 1497944565 - MICHAEL SHULER | 581076549 - ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC, PA | GA | Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (207XS0106X) |
United | 81228 | $1188.00 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 81228 | $450.00 | 1811000177 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS PA | 570634747 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS, P.A. | SC | Single Specialty Group (193400000X) |
United | 81228 | $378.00 | 1730106824 - NEVADA EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS LITTLE & STEIN, LTD. | 880316581 - NEVADA EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS | NV | Single Specialty Group (193400000X) |
United | 81228 | $1188.00 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 81228 | $540.00 | 1073638490 - SHARRON ACOSTA M.D.P.A. | 742979530 - SHARRON ACOSTA, M.D., P.A. | TX | Ophthalmology Physician (207W00000X) |
United | 81228 | $663.70 | 1952309171 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 81228 vs. Other Tier 1 Molecular Pathology Procedures Codes
The CPT 81228 code is part of the Genetic Analysis Procedures services used for Tier 1 Molecular Pathology Procedures. 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 81228 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 81201-CPT | Moderate | Genetic Test For Fap, A Lab Analysis Of Genetic Material That Can Indicate The Likelihood Of Developing Polyps Followed By Colon Cancer. This Is A Condition Called Fap (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis). |
| 81224-CPT | Low | Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Test, A Lab Analysis Of Genetic Material That Can Indicate Cystic Fibrosis. Types Of Analysis Include Gene Variants Full Sequence Analysis Or Breakpoints. |
| 81226-CPT | Moderate | Cyp2d6 Gene Com Variants, Cyp2d6 Cytochrome P450 Family 2 Subfamily D Polypeptide 6 Eg Drug Metabolism Gene Analysis Common Variants Eg 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 17 19 29 35 41 1xn 2xn 4xn |
| 81228-CPT | Moderate | Cytogenomic Constitutional (Genome-Wide) Microarray Analysis; Interrogation Of Genomic Regions For Copy Number Variants (Eg, Bacterial Artificial Chromosome (Bac) Or Oligo-Based Comparative Genomic Hybridization (Cgh) Microarray Analysis) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 81228. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 81228 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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