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CPT 86078 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: August 2026

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.

Blood Bank Physician Consult, Physician Consultation That Includes An Interpretation And Written Report For Use Of Blood. A Consult Is Requested When There Are Difficulties In Matching The Blood Type Or If The Situation Adds An Unusual Complexity (Such As A Reaction To A Transfusion).
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Immunology Procedures

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

26 - Professional component

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 86078

National average reimbursement for CPT 86078 by major payers:

bcbs

$60.38

uhc

$34.59

aetna

$84.21

cigna

$51.37

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For billing codeCPT 86078
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty
United
86078$16.901003973645 - RUSSELL NOVAK650189869 - SARASOTA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, PAFLSurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
86078$23.211104182708 - DAVID ALVAREZ593598056 - TALLAHASSEE ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC IIIFLOrthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (207XS0106X)
United
86078$72.731033570122 - MOJGAN HOSSEINIPOUR542129332 - (FL) VITALMD GROUP HOLDING, LLCFLDermatology Physician (207N00000X)
United
86078$33.751417048331 - KENNETH SON273818647FLUrology Physician (208800000X)
United
86078$62.771972571727 - MARC FERNANDEZ271081647 - TRIANGLE PHYSICIAN NETWORK LLCFLSurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
86078$23.641598114969 - ADAM BULTER463778226FLSurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
86078$20.471285193193 - MICHAEL FOSS591773262 - MCR HEALTH INCFLDermatology Physician (207N00000X)
United
86078$103.451154306223 - HARVEY SCHONWALD263792403 - PHOEBE PHYSICIAN GROUP INCFLUrology Physician (208800000X)
United
86078$23.781477761104 - VICTOR COBA237313346 - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION INCFLPulmonary Disease Physician (207RP1001X)
United
86078$33.771518921303 - DEBORAH LONGWILL650682570 - (FL) DEBORAH LONGWILL DO PAFLDermatology Physician (207N00000X)
United
86078$23.471740208404 - AHMAD JALLOUL208440392 - (FL) PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE SLEEP SPECIALISTS OF LAKE COUNTY PAFLPulmonary Disease Physician (207RP1001X)
United
86078$56.521104808054 - JACK HAJ OBEID462354804 - FLORIDA HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INCFLPulmonary Disease Physician (207RP1001X)
United
86078$20.271386607836 - WADDAH ALLAF650939115 - WADDAH ALLAF, M.D., P.A.FLPulmonary Disease Physician (207RP1001X)
United
86078$23.471528492287 - GREATER TAMPA BAY PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS, LLC901005885 - (FL) GREATER TAMPA BAY PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS LLCFLSurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
86078$23.611770010597 - NICHOLAS GEORGALAS593366100 - NORTH FLORIDA SURGEONS, P.A.FLSurgery Physician (208600000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 86078 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes

The CPT 86078 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 86078 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
86077-CPTLow
Blood Bank Physician Consult, Physician Consultation That Includes An Interpretation And Written Report For Use Of Blood. A Consult Is Requested When There Are Difficulties In Matching The Blood Type Or If The Situation Adds An Unusual Complexity (Such As A Reaction To A Transfusion).
86078-CPTLow
Blood Bank Physician Consult, Physician Consultation That Includes An Interpretation And Written Report For Use Of Blood. A Consult Is Requested When There Are Difficulties In Matching The Blood Type Or If The Situation Adds An Unusual Complexity (Such As A Reaction To A Transfusion).
86079-CPTLow
Blood Bank Physician Consult, Physician Consultation That Includes An Interpretation And Written Report For Use Of Blood. A Consult Is Requested When There Are Difficulties In Matching The Blood Type Or If The Situation Adds An Unusual Complexity (Such As A Reaction To A Transfusion).
86161-CPTLow
Immune Function Blood Test, The Complement System Is A Group Of Proteins Related To Inflammation That Work With The Immune System. The Blood Complement Test Helps Monitor Progression Of Autoimmune Disease Inflammation And Certain Infections.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86078. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 86078 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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