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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.
Influenza Antibody Test, This Test Detects Antibodies To Influenza A And B And Can Show If An Infection Is Current Or Occurred In The Past. Influenza (Flu) Is A Viral Infection Of The Lungs That Causes Fever Cough And Muscle Aches.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Immunology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $13.55 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 86710 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $12.465 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 86710 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86710 by major payers:
$12.28
$13.84
$14.85
$19.73
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CPT 86710
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Da Pediatric Rehabilitation
$55.00Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$17.89Published rateChu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$13.55Published rateGreenville Health System, Ghs Patewood Memorial Hospital
Prisma Health - Upstate
$12.19Published rateChristopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$7.32Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 86710 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes
The CPT 86710 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 86710 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86663-CPT | Low | Mononucleosis Test, This Test Detects Current Or Prior Infection With The Epstein-Barr Virus Which Causes Infectious Mononucleosis And Is Associated With Certain Cancers. |
| 86664-CPT | Low | Mononucleosis Test, This Test Detects Current Or Prior Infection With The Epstein-Barr Virus Which Causes Infectious Mononucleosis And Is Associated With Certain Cancers. |
| 86666-CPT | Low | Test For Tick Fever, This Blood Test Checks For Antibodies Responding To A Current Or Past Infection Of Ehrlichia Chaffeensis Which Is A Bacteria Carried By Ticks That Causes An Illness Similar To Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. |
| 86710-CPT | Low | Influenza Antibody Test, This Test Detects Antibodies To Influenza A And B And Can Show If An Infection Is Current Or Occurred In The Past. Influenza (Flu) Is A Viral Infection Of The Lungs That Causes Fever Cough And Muscle Aches. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86710. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 86710 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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