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CPT 86695 Fee Schedule

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.

Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Test, This Test For Antibodies To The Herpes Simplex Virus Confirms Past Or Current Infection With Type 1.
Key FactDetail
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 LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$13.19 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 86695
Medicaid Fee Schedule$12.135 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 86695

National average reimbursement for CPT 86695 by major payers:

bcbs

$11.62

uhc

$13.60

aetna

$15.30

cigna

$19.32

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CPT 86695
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Christopher Raio

    St Francis Hospital

    NYEmergency Medicine PhysicianNPI 1255478004Tax ID 11-2050523

    $18.07Published rate
  2. Athens Hospital, LLC

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1417465824Tax ID 82-3934511

    $13.18Published rate
  3. Prisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Center For Pediatric Med

    Prisma Health - Upstate

    SCGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1437605532Tax ID 81-1723202

    $11.86Published rate
  4. Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital

    The Nolan County Hospital District

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1275581852Tax ID 75-6003896

    $7.73Published rate
  5. St Davids Healthcare Partnership Lp LLP, Round Rock Medical Center

    Lone Star Circle Of Care

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1649223645Tax ID 74-3001674

    $5.53Published rate

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CPT 86695 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes

The CPT 86695 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 86695 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
86694-CPTLowTest 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.
86695-CPTLowHerpes Simplex Virus 1 Test, This Test For Antibodies To The Herpes Simplex Virus Confirms Past Or Current Infection With Type 1.
86696-CPTLowTest 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.
86713-CPTLowLegionnaires Disease Test, This Test Detects Infection With Legionella A Gram Negative Bacteria Responsible For Legionnaires Disease.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86695. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 86695 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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