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Last Verified: September 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 | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Molecular Pathology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 81245 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 81245 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 81245 by major payers:
$131.09
$101.54
$150.15
$272.11
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CPT 81245
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$364.12Published rateChristopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$166.67Published rateMichael Shuler
Athens Orthopedic Clinic, PA
$99.31Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$89.38Published rateSunrise Home Health Care Inc.
Sunrise Home Health Care Inc
$66.37Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 81245 vs. Other Molecular Pathology Procedures Codes
The CPT 81245 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for 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 81245 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 81235-CPT | Moderate | Genetic Test For Lung Cancer, A Lab Analysis Of Genetic Material That Can Indicate The Likelihood Of Developing Lung Cancer. Types Of Analysis Include Gene Variants Full Sequence Analysis Or Breakpoints. |
| 81244-CPT | Low | Fmr1 Gen Alys Charac Alleles, Fmr1 Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1 Eg Fragile X Syndrome X Linked Intellectual Disability Xlid Gene Analysis Characterization Of Alleles Eg Expanded Size And Promoter Methylation Status |
| 81245-CPT | Low | Genetic Test For Leukemia, A Lab Analysis Of Genetic Material That Can Indicate Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Types Of Analysis Include Gene Variants Full Sequence Analysis Or Breakpoints. |
| 81246-CPT | Low | Genetic Test For Leukemia, A Lab Analysis Of Genetic Material That Can Indicate Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Types Of Analysis Include Gene Variants Full Sequence Analysis Or Breakpoints. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 81245. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 81245 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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