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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 | 90 - Reference Laboratory XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $329.51 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 81314 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $307.27 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 81314 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 81314 by major payers:

$291.02

$202.04

$306.57

$479.99
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 81314 vs. Other Molecular Pathology Procedures Codes
The CPT 81314 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 81314 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 81313-CPT | Moderate | Genetic Test Prostate Cancer, A Lab Analysis Of Genetic Material That Can Indicate Prostate Cancer. Types Of Analysis Include Gene Variants Full Sequence Analysis Or Breakpoints. |
| 81314-CPT | Moderate | Pdgfra (Platelet-Derived Growt, Pdgfra (Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor Alpha Polypeptide) (Eg Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor [Gist]) Gene Analysis Targeted Sequence Analysis (Eg Exons 12 18) |
| 81315-CPT | Low | Pml Raralpha Com Breakpoints, Pml Raralpha T 15 17 Promyelocytic Leukemia Retinoic Acid Receptor Alpha Eg Promyelocytic Leukemia Translocation Analysis Common Breakpoints Eg Intron 3 And Intron 6 Qualitative Or Quantitative |
| 81316-CPT | Low | Pml Raralpha 1 Breakpoint, Pml Raralpha T 15 17 Promyelocytic Leukemia Retinoic Acid Receptor Alpha Eg Promyelocytic Leukemia Translocation Analysis Single Breakpoint Eg Intron 3 Intron 6 Or Exon 6 Qualitative Or Quantitative |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 81314. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 81314 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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