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Last Verified: October 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 Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Immunology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $51.10 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 86079 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $42.345 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 86079 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86079 by major payers:
$62.38
$34.66
$77.16
$51.31
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CPT 86079
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Cumberland Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio LLC, Legent Orthopedic & Spine
$92.87Published rateSt. Luke'S Community Health Services, St. Luke'S The Woodlands Hospital
St Lukes Community Health Services
$67.05Published rateOpelousas General Hospital Authority
$49.47Published rateChristopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$34.98Published rateClhg-Ville Platte LLC, Mercy Regional Medical Center
$10.03Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 86079 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes
The CPT 86079 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 86079 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86077-CPT | Low | 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-CPT | Low | 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-CPT | Low | 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). |
| 86162-CPT | Low | 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 86079. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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