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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 XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 81271 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 81271 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 81271 by major payers:
$113.84
$83.98
$128.61
$209.54
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CPT 81271
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$301.40Published rateChristopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$162.76Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$82.20Published rateAusencio Nunez
Progressive Medical Center, S.C.
$75.34Published rateSunrise Home Health Care Inc.
Sunrise Home Health Care Inc
$54.79Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 81271 vs. Other Molecular Pathology Procedures Codes
The CPT 81271 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 81271 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 81272-CPT | Moderate | Kit Gene Targeted Seq Analys, Kit V Kit Hardy Zuckerman 4 Feline Sarcoma Viral Oncogene Homolog Eg Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Gist Acute Myeloid Leukemia Melanoma Gene Analysis Targeted Sequence Analysis Eg Exons 8 11 13 17 18 |
| 81273-CPT | Low | Pathology Panel/Obstetric, Kit (V-Kit Hardy-Zuckerman 4 Feline Sarcoma Viral Oncogene Homolog) (Eg Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor [Gist] Acute Myeloid Leukemia Melanoma) Gene Analysis Targeted Sequence Analysis (Eg Exons 8 11 13 17 18) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 81271. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 81271 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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