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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.
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| 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 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $15.49 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 86617 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $14.25 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 86617 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86617 by major payers:
$13.54
$18.21
$18.06
$22.70
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CPT 86617
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Monroe Surgical Hospital, LLC
Monroe Surgical Hospital
$22.61Published rateNmc Operating Company LLC, The Spine Hospital Of Louisiana
Nmc Operating Company, LLC
$15.48Published rateOur Lady Of The Lake Assumption Community Hospital, Assumption Community Hospital
Our Lady Of The Lake Assumption Community Hospital Inc
$15.48Published rateColumbia Plaza Medical Center Of Fort Worth Subsidiary Lp, Medical City Fort Worth
Columbia Plaza Medical Center Of Fort Worth Subsidiary Lp
$15.48Published rateNorthwest Texas Surgical Hospital, LLC, Northwest Texas Surgery Center
Northwest Texas Surgical Hospital LLC
$6.51Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 86617 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes
The CPT 86617 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 86617 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86617-CPT | Low | Test For Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease Is Caused By Borrelia Burgdorferi And This Test Detects Antibodies Produced In Response. A Follow-Up Test Confirms A Positive Result. The Test Sample May Be Spinal Fluid Blood Or Urine. |
| 86618-CPT | Low | Test For Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease Is Caused By Borrelia Burgdorferi And This Test Detects Antibodies Produced In Response. A Follow-Up Test Confirms A Positive Result. The Test Sample May Be Spinal Fluid Blood Or Urine. |
| 86619-CPT | Low | Relapsing Fever Test, The Test Detects Antibodies To Borrelia Bacteria Which Cause Relapsing Fever. The Presence Of Antibodies Suggests A Past Or Current Infection. |
| 86694-CPT | Low | Test For Herpes Simplex Virus, There Are Three Tests For Antibodies To The Herpes Simplex Virus. The General Test Confirms A Current Or Past Infection And Is Not Type-Specific. The Other Two Tests Verify Past Or Current Infection With Type 1 Or Type 2. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86617. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 86617 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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