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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.
Relapsing Fever Test, The Test Detects Antibodies To Borrelia Bacteria Which Cause Relapsing Fever. The Presence Of Antibodies Suggests A Past Or Current Infection.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Immunology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $13.38 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 86619 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $12.31 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 86619 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86619 by major payers:
$12.19
$13.74
$15.54
$19.52
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CPT 86619
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Christopher Raio
Mercy Medical Center
$25.49Published rateChristopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$15.90Published rateTenet Hospitals Limited, The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus
$13.38Published rateBradley Weisner
Urology Specialists Of The Carolinas, PLLC
$9.35Published rateBrittany Ptachick
Hroa 401k Plan
$5.62Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 86619 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes
The CPT 86619 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 86619 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. |
| 86622-CPT | Low | Malta Fever Antibody Test, This Test Detects Antibodies To Brucella The Bacteria That Causes Malta Fever. The Presence Of Antibodies Indicates Immunity Or Prior Infection. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86619. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 86619 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
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