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CPT 86152 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

Cell Enumeration Using Immunologic Selection And Identification In Fluid Specimen (Eg, Circulating Tumor Cells In Blood);
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Immunology Procedures

Common Place of Service

81 - Independent Laboratory

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments

Q1 - Routine clinical service provided in a clinical research study

26 - Professional component

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 86152

National average reimbursement for CPT 86152 by major payers:

bcbs

$201.34

uhc

$152.69

aetna

$291.04

cigna

$388.93

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United
86152$89.181730106824 - NEVADA EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS LITTLE & STEIN, LTD.880316581 - NEVADA EYE CARE PROFESSIONALSNVOphthalmology Physician (207W00000X)
United
86152$250.781073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
86152$331.031255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITALNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
86152$150.471255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTERNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
86152$140.571366428401 - AARON ASKEW911750212 - DESERT BONE & JOINT SPECIALISTS, LLPOROrthopaedic Trauma Physician (207XX0801X)
United
86152$135.421255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITALNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
86152$105.331053866707 - BRITTANY PTACHICK541958039 - HROA 401K PLANVAFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
United
86152$250.781073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
86152$551.721073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
86152$248.551235122029 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC.593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INCFLHome Health Agency (251E00000X)
United
86152$331.031255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTERNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
86152$89.181730106824 - NEVADA EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS LITTLE & STEIN, LTD.880316581 - NEVADA EYE CARE PROFESSIONALSNVSingle Specialty Group (193400000X)
United
86152$275.861366428401 - AARON ASKEW931224010 - PRAXIS HEALTH, P.C.OROrthopaedic Trauma Physician (207XX0801X)
United
86152$89.181447317110 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE, INC., BAPTIST HOME HEALT CARE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT590657322 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE INCFLHome Health Agency (251E00000X)
United
86152$150.471497944565 - MICHAEL SHULER581076549 - ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC, PAGAOrthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (207XS0106X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 86152 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes

The CPT 86152 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 86152 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
86152-CPTModerateCell Enumeration Using Immunologic Selection And Identification In Fluid Specimen (Eg, Circulating Tumor Cells In Blood);
86153-CPTLowCell Enumeration Using Immunologic Selection And Identification In Fluid Specimen (Eg, Circulating Tumor Cells In Blood); Physician Interpretation And Report, When Required
86155-CPTLowChemotaxis Assay, Specify Method
86162-CPTLowComplement Total Hemolytic (Ch50)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86152. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 86152 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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