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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.
Salmonella Antibody Test, The Test Detects Antibodies To Salmonella Bacteria. Presence Of Antibodies Indicates 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 | 91 - Repeat Lab Test 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $13.19 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 86768 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $12.135 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 86768 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86768 by major payers:
$11.89
$13.48
$13.67
$19.22
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CPT 86768
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Da Pediatric Rehabilitation
$35.00Published rateChu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$13.19Published ratePrisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Transplant Center
Prisma Health - Upstate
$11.86Published ratePalo Pinto County Hospital District, Palo Pinto General Hospital
$11.06Published rateProgressive Emergency Physicians PLLC
$5.01Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 86768 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes
The CPT 86768 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 86768 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86757-CPT | Low | Rickettsia Antibody Test, The Test Detects Antibodies To Rickettsia A Bacteria That Can Cause Illnesses Such As Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Or Typhus. A Positive Result Indicates A Current Or Past Infection. |
| 86759-CPT | Low | Rotavirus Antibody Test, The Test Detects Antibodies To The Rotavirus. Presence Of Antibodies Indicates A Past Or Current Infection. |
| 86762-CPT | Low | German Measles Test, The Test Detects Antibodies To The Rubella Virus That Causes German Measles. A Positive Test Indicates Either A Current Infection Or Immunity From A Vaccine. The Test Is Used To Evaluate Immune Status. |
| 86768-CPT | Low | Salmonella Antibody Test, The Test Detects Antibodies To Salmonella Bacteria. Presence Of Antibodies Indicates A Past Or Current Infection. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86768. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 86768 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
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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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