CPT 85044 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Hematology and Coagulation Procedures Pathology and Laboratory Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 85044 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 85044 by major payers:
$3.92
$3.10
$5.01
$6.38
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 85044 | $3.50 | 1467442418 - NORTHWEST TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC, NORTHWEST TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | 232238976 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $4.30 | 1538667035 - CARTHAGE HOSPITAL, LLC | 824005981 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $4.30 | 1871911016 - NORTH TEXAS, MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE | 464027347 - (TX) NORTH TEXAS | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $2.23 | 1255728119 - CHANA VAN HOUTEN | 464454536 - (TX) NADIR MIR ALI MD PLLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $5.17 | 1689650921 - EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT, EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 752313255 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $4.30 | 1457382483 - AMISUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC., PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER | 953561198 - (SC) AMISUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $5.40 | 1245878990 - HUNTSVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC. | 843654542 - (TX) HUNTSVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $1.80 | 1003192311 - EL CAMPO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 452750258 - (TX) EL CAMPO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $3.88 | 1568663920 - PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE AVOYELLES, LLC, AVOYELLES HOSPITAL | 813465468 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $5.17 | 1174526529 - TITUS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, TITUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 756003935 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $2.00 | 1770573586 - MCALLEN HOSPITALS L P, SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM | 233069260 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $4.30 | 1003925959 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF THE PARISH OF TANGIPAHOA STATE OF LA., HOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 720694946 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF THE PARISH OF TANGIPAHOA STATE OF LA | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 85044 | $4.30 | 1144274127 - PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE DAUTERIVE, LLC, DAUTERIVE HOSPITAL | 364756243 - (LA) PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE DAUTERIVE LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $2.47 | 1942294939 - ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, ST JOSEPH AMBULATORY SURGERY | 741282696 - ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 85044 | $5.17 | 1689650921 - EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT, EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 752313255 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
Want to see your competitors' rates?
Start your trial today to unlock complete access to provider rates and fee schedules in your area.
Here's what you can do with PayerPrice
Renegotiate your managed care contracts
Benchmark your current rates against market averages to identify opportunities for rate optimization.
Prospect for new business using fee schedules
Access every provider's negotiated rates for every billing code in your market to inform your prospecting strategies.
Integrate real-time payer data into your workflows
Automatically keep fee schedules up-to-date without adding yet another log-in to your insurance systems. Connect via API or SQL.
PayerPrice shows you the exact negotiated rates that insurers publish under federal transparency rules.
We display the raw data directly from insurers' files, giving you the same information they make public. Learn more about Price Transparency.
CPT 85044 vs. Other Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Codes
The CPT 85044 code is part of the Hematology and Coagulation Procedures services used for Pathology and Laboratory 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 85044 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 85007-CPT | Low | Manual Blood Count, Routine Blood Test Where A Sample Is Examined Under A Microscope. The Basic Components Are Counted: White Blood Cells (Wbcs) Red Blood Cells And Platelets. The Five Wbc Types Also May Be Counted: Neutrophils Lymphocytes Monocytes Eosinophils Basophils. |
| 85009-CPT | Low | Manual Blood Count, Routine Blood Test Where A Sample Is Examined Under A Microscope. The Basic Components Are Counted: White Blood Cells (Wbcs) Red Blood Cells And Platelets. The Five Wbc Types Also May Be Counted: Neutrophils Lymphocytes Monocytes Eosinophils Basophils. |
| 85013-CPT | Low | Red Cell Volume (Hematocrit), The Hematocrit Test Looks At The Proportion Of Red Blood Cells As Part Of The Total Blood Volume. It Is Often Used To Detect Blood Loss Or Test For Iron Deficiency As Well As Other Conditions. |
| 85044-CPT | Low | Red Blood Cell Count, Reticulocytes Are Young Red Blood Cells (Rbcs). The Count Can Be Automated Or Manual Using A Microscope. It Is Used To Evaluate Both Anemia And How Well Bone Marrow Is Creating Rbcs. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 85044. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 85044 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
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.
Bring your top codes (like CPT 85044) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.