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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 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 90 - Reference Laboratory 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 81269 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 81269 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 81269 by major payers:
$156.79
$123.80
$190.18
$298.93
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CPT 81269
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$445.28Published rateChu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$202.40Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$121.44Published rateAaron Askew
The Orthopedic And Neurosurgical Center Of The Cascades
$85.01Published rateSunrise Home Health Care Inc.
Sunrise Home Health Care Inc
$80.95Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 81269 vs. Other Molecular Pathology Procedures Codes
The CPT 81269 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 81269 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 81270-CPT | Low | Bone Marrow Genetic Test, A Lab Analysis Of Genetic Material That Can Indicate A Problem With How Bone Marrow Creates Blood Cells. Types Of Analysis Include Gene Variants Full Sequence Analysis Or Breakpoints. |
| 81271-CPT | Low | Huntington Disease Test, A Lab Analysis Of Genetic Material That Can Indicate Huntington Disease Which Causes The Breakdown Of Nerve Cells In The Brain. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 81269. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 81269 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
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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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