CPT 81257 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 | • Pathology and Laboratory Procedures • Molecular Pathology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | • 81 - Independent Laboratory • 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 81257 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 81257 by major payers:
$88.59
$62.69
$106.97
$182.37
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 81257 | $92.02 | 1740910330 - BRENDEN PHUNG | 621647259 - TENNESSEE ONCOLOGY PLLC | CA | Genetic Counselor (M.S.) (170300000X) |
United | 81257 | $505.04 | 1083692354 - AMIE BLANCO | 943281662 | CA | Genetic Counselor (M.S.) (170300000X) |
United | 81257 | $298.01 | 1750834677 - MONICA STAMP | 475502470 - (CA) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | CA | Genetic Counselor (M.S.) (170300000X) |
United | 81257 | $561.15 | 1609352533 - ATHENA ANGELOPOULOS | 943281662 | CA | Genetic Counselor (M.S.) (170300000X) |
United | 81257 | $42.95 | 1942683552 - CAITLIN HALE | 113650756 - (OR) MARC E. LEWIS, MD, LLC | CA | Genetic Counselor (M.S.) (170300000X) |
United | 81257 | $416.89 | 1609226992 - DANIELLA KAMARA | 954377219 | CA | Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician (207SG0201X) |
United | 81257 | $42.95 | 1952424079 - CATHERINE KARIMOV | 272273686 | CA | Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician (207SG0201X) |
United | 81257 | $296.79 | 1871970541 - WAI PARK | 274803222 - CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION | CA | Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician (207SG0201X) |
United | 81257 | $127.83 | 1215121132 - OPHIR KLEIN | 943281657 | CA | Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician (207SG0201X) |
United | 81257 | $42.95 | 1295736734 - CHRISTUS HEALTH ARK-LA-TEX, CHRISTUS ST. MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM | 752749681 - (TX) CHRISTUS HEALTH ARKLATEX | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 81257 | $505.04 | 1609352533 - ATHENA ANGELOPOULOS | 943281662 | CA | Genetic Counselor (M.S.) (170300000X) |
United | 81257 | $45.29 | 1396014866 - KATHRYN SINGH | 271504911 - (CA) MEMORIALCARE MEDICAL FOUNDATION | CA | Genetic Counselor (M.S.) (170300000X) |
United | 81257 | $346.07 | 1184736225 - STACY GRAY | 274803222 - CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION | CA | Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician (207SG0201X) |
United | 81257 | $561.15 | 1194701250 - VINAYA MURTHY | 943281657 | CA | Genetic Counselor (M.S.) (170300000X) |
United | 81257 | $165.83 | 1447944269 - CASEY SCHERER | 260089066 | CA | Genetic Counselor (M.S.) (170300000X) |
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 81257 vs. Other Molecular Pathology Procedures Codes
The CPT 81257 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 81257 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 81251-CPT | Low | Gba (Glucosidase, Beta, Acid) (Eg, Gaucher Disease) Gene Analysis, Common Variants (Eg, N370s, 84gg, L444p, Ivs2+1g>A) |
| 81256-CPT | Low | Hfe (Hemochromatosis) (Eg, Hereditary Hemochromatosis) Gene Analysis, Common Variants (Eg, C282y, H63d) |
| 81257-CPT | Low | Hba/Hba2 (Alpha Globin 1 And Alpha Globin 2) (Eg Alpha Thalassemia Hb Bart Hydrops Fetalis Syn- Drome Hbh Disease) Gene Analysis Common Deletions Or Variant (Eg Southeast Asian Thai Filipino Mediterranean Alpha3.7 Alpha4.2 Alpha20.5 And Constant Spring) (Desc Revised 1/1/2018) |
| 81258-CPT | Moderate | Hba1/Hba2 (Alpha Globin 1 And Alpha Globin 2) (Eg Alpha Thalassemia Hb Bart Hydrops Fetalis Syndrome Hbh Disease) Gene Analysis; Known Familial Variant |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 81257. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 81257 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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