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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service XE - Separate encounter |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 81267 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 81267 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 81267 by major payers:

$182.50

$148.59

$263.47

$322.68
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 81267 vs. Other Molecular Pathology Procedures Codes
The CPT 81267 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 81267 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 81266-CPT | Moderate | Str Markers Spec Anal Addl, Comparative Analysis Using Short Tandem Repeat Str Markers Each Additional Specimen Eg Additional Cord Blood Donor Additional Fetal Samples From Different Cultures Or Additional Zygosity In Multiple Birth Pregnancies List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 81267-CPT | Low | Chimerism Anal No Cell Selec, Chimerism Engraftment Analysis Post Transplantation Specimen Eg Hematopoietic Stem Cell Includes Comparison To Previously Performed Baseline Analyses Without Cell Selection |
| 81268-CPT | Moderate | Chimerism Anal W Cell Select, Chimerism Engraftment Analysis Post Transplantation Specimen Eg Hematopoietic Stem Cell Includes Comparison To Previously Performed Baseline Analyses With Cell Selection Eg Cd3 Cd33 Each Cell Type |
| 81269-CPT | Low | Hba1hba2 (Alpha Globin 1 And, Hba1hba2 (Alpha Globin 1 And Alpha Globin 2) (Egalpha Thalassemia Hb Bart Hydrops Fetalis Syndro Me Hbh Disease) Gene Analysis Duplicationdeletion Variants (Eg Exon 12) Hpa-9ab (V837m) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 81267. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 81267 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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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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