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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 Immunology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 91 - Repeat Lab Test |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $17.93 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 86008 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $17.75 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 86008 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86008 by major payers:

$15.34

$12.00

$18.18

$47.21
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Christopher Raio
Mercy Medical Center
Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
Hilton Head Health System, L.P., Hilton Head Hospital
Prisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Cancer Inst-Easley
Prisma Health - Upstate
St Joseph Regional Health Center, St Joseph Ambulatory Surgery
St Joseph Regional Health Center
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 86008 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes
The CPT 86008 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Immunology 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 86008 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86000-CPT | Low | Immune Response To Infection, Immune Response Is Measured By Evaluating The Amount Of Antigen-To-Antibody Clumping In A Blood Sample. This Test Measures Immune Response To An Infection That Causes A Fever. |
| 86001-CPT | Low | Allergy Blood Test, This Blood Test Identifies A Substance Triggering An Allergy (Allergen). It Measures The Amount Of Immunoglobulin Directed Against A Specific Allergen. |
| 86003-CPT | Low | Allergy Blood Test, This Blood Test Identifies A Substance Triggering An Allergy (Allergen). It Measures The Amount Of Immunoglobulin Directed Against A Specific Allergen. |
| 86008-CPT | Low | Allergen Specific Ige; Quantitative Or Semiquantitative Recombinant Or Purified Component Each (Reinstated Code) Old Desc: Antibody Quant. Non Rbc First Also Pregnancy Test Rh Titer (Deleted 3/31/2003) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86008. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 86008 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.
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