CPT 86079 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 | • Pathology and Laboratory Procedures • Immunology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 26 - Professional component • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86079 by major payers:
$62.38
$34.66
$77.16
$54.02
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 86079 | $60.00 | 1588756076 - ALL WAYS HOMECARE INC | 202696236 | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86079 | $41.83 | 1821081720 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86079 | $40.00 | 1649599168 - RESTORATIVE HEALTH REHABILITATION INC | 272533824 - (FL) RESTORATIVE HEALTH REHABILITATION INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86079 | $55.00 | 1801164967 - DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION | 270939565 - (FL) DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86079 | $41.83 | 1235122029 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86079 | $20.92 | 1366400376 - SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC. | 650307774 - (FL) SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86079 | $21.52 | 1366400376 - SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC. | 650307774 - (FL) SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86079 | $20.27 | 1598375651 - E AND A MEDICAL ON THE GO HEALTHCARE OF SOUTH FLORIDA LLC, E AND A HEALTHCARE ON THE GO | 832289173 - (FL) E AND A MEDICAL ON THE GO HEALTHCARE OF SOUTH FLORIDA LLC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86079 | $23.96 | 1760429831 - BRUCE MADSEN | 930590581 - EYECARE ASSOCIATES PC | OR | Ophthalmology Physician (207W00000X) |
United | 86079 | $19.52 | 1447317110 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE, INC., BAPTIST HOME HEALT CARE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 590657322 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86079 | $41.83 | 1134127301 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86079 | $23.65 | 1366428401 - AARON ASKEW | 931261079 - THE ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL CENTER OF THE CASCADES | OR | Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (207XX0801X) |
United | 86079 | $85.50 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111635088 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 86079 | $85.50 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 86079 | $85.50 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
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 |
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CPT 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 Services; Difficult Cross Match And/Or Evaluation Of Irregular Antibody(S), Interpretation And Written Report |
| 86078-CPT | Low | Blood Bank Physician Services; Investigation Of Transfusion Reaction Including Suspicion Of Transmissible Disease, Interpretation And Written Report |
| 86079-CPT | Low | Blood Bank Physician Services; Authorization For Deviation From Standard Blood Banking Procedures (Eg, Use Of Outdated Blood, Transfusion Of Rh Incompatible Units), With Written Report |
| 86161-CPT | Low | Complement Functional Activ Ea Comp |
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.
Understanding the 86079 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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