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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 | 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $12.05 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 86052 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $11.78 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 86052 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86052 by major payers:

$10.52

$7.25

$21.81

$43.70
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Daniel Fecht
Neuroscience Group Of Northeast Wisconsin, S.C.
Kristen Brazzale
Neuroscience Group Of Northeast Wisconsin, S.C.
St. Luke'S Community Health Services, St. Luke'S The Woodlands Hospital
St Lukes Community Health Services
Granbury Hospital Corporation, Lake Granbury Medical Center
Granbury Hospital Corporation
Prisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Transplant Center
Prisma Health - Upstate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 86052 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes
The CPT 86052 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 86052 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86051-CPT | Low | Test For Devics Disease, Lab Test For Antibodies That Help To Diagnose Neuromyelitis Optica Also Known As Devics Disease. This Is A Rare Condition Where The Immune System Damages The Spinal Cord And The Nerves Of The Eyes. |
| 86052-CPT | Low | Test For Devics Disease, Lab Test For Antibodies That Help To Diagnose Neuromyelitis Optica Also Known As Devics Disease. This Is A Rare Condition Where The Immune System Damages The Spinal Cord And The Nerves Of The Eyes. |
| 86053-CPT | Low | Test For Devics Disease, Lab Test For Antibodies That Help To Diagnose Neuromyelitis Optica Also Known As Devics Disease. This Is A Rare Condition Where The Immune System Damages The Spinal Cord And The Nerves Of The Eyes. |
| 86235-CPT | Low | Autoimmune Disease Test, This Test Detects Antibodies To Cell Components And Proteins. The Test Is Used To Diagnose And Assess Progression Of Connective Tissue Diseases. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86052. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 86052 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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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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