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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 83661 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Fetal Lung Assessment, The Test Analyzes Amniotic Fluid To Predict Fetal Lung Development. This Can Help To Predict The Likelihood Of Breathing Distress In A Newborn During Or Immediately After Birth.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $21.99 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83661 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $21.715 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83661 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83661 by major payers:
$19.87
BCBS / Anthem
$15.82
UnitedHealthcare
$24.59
Aetna
$32.23
Cigna
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CPT 83661
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Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks, LLC, Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Overlook
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$75.00Published rateLakeview Medical Center, LLC, Lakeview Regional Medical Center
$26.98Published rateColumbia Medical Center Of Plano Subsidiary Lp, Medical City Plano
$21.98Published rateAsya Segalene
Allergy & Asthma Of Dupage, S.C.
$18.90Published rateMichael Jacobson
Hroa 401k Plan
$9.24Published rate
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 83661-CPT | Low | Fetal Lung Assessment, The Test Analyzes Amniotic Fluid To Predict Fetal Lung Development. This Can Help To Predict The Likelihood Of Breathing Distress In A Newborn During Or Immediately After Birth. |
| 83662-CPT | Low | Fetal Lung Assessment, The Test Analyzes Amniotic Fluid To Predict Fetal Lung Development. This Can Help To Predict The Likelihood Of Breathing Distress In A Newborn During Or Immediately After Birth. |
| 83663-CPT | Low | Fetal Lung Assessment, The Test Analyzes Amniotic Fluid To Predict Fetal Lung Development. This Can Help To Predict The Likelihood Of Breathing Distress In A Newborn During Or Immediately After Birth. |
| 83872-CPT | Low | Joint Fluid Test, Fluid From A Joint (Synovial Fluid) Is Mixed With A Chemical To Find Out If It Clumps Together. The Test Is Used To Evaluate The Possibility Of An Inflammatory Joint Condition. |
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