CPT 86826 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Immunology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 81 - Independent Laboratory |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 86826 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86826 by major payers:
$30.46
$21.13
$34.89
$76.02
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 86826 | $15.30 | 1891774519 - LEON HOME HEALTH, LLC, LEON AT HOME | 261288029 | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86826 | $43.40 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 86826 | $48.22 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 86826 | $43.40 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 86826 | $36.53 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 86826 | $10.53 | 1164776688 - NICOLE SCHWAB | 362925195 - ALLERGY & ASTHMA OF DUPAGE, S.C. | IL | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | 86826 | $15.34 | 1285961789 - DAYAN GANDHI | 953841576 - (CA) RENAL CONSULTANTS MEDICAL GROUP | CA | Nephrology Physician (207RN0300X) |
United | 86826 | $80.37 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 86826 | $43.40 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111635088 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 86826 | $4.25 | 1235122029 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86826 | $76.71 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 86826 | $16.11 | 1871500389 - ANANT DESAI | 953841576 - (CA) RENAL CONSULTANTS MEDICAL GROUP | CA | Nephrology Physician (207RN0300X) |
United | 86826 | $48.22 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111635088 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 86826 | $37.25 | 1053744888 - ASHLEY O'CONNOR | 521958352 - ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM INC | NJ | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (363LP0200X) |
United | 86826 | $16.11 | 1447317110 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE, INC., BAPTIST HOME HEALT CARE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 590657322 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 86826 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes
The CPT 86826 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 86826 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86825-CPT | Low | Blood Hla Crossmatch, Hla (Human Leukocyte Antigen) Crossmatching Is A Test Done To Ensure The Body Does Not Reject A Blood Transfusion Or Transplant. |
| 86826-CPT | Low | Hla X Match Noncytotoxc Addl, Human Leukocyte Antigen Hla Crossmatch Non Cytotoxic Eg Using Flow Cytometry Each Additional Serum Sample Or Sample Dilution List Separately In Addition To Primary Procedure |
| 86828-CPT | Low | Hla Class I Ii Antibody Qual, Antibody To Human Leukocyte Antigens Hla Solid Phase Assays Eg Microspheres Or Beads Elisa Flow Cytometry Qualitative Assessment Of The Presence Or Absence Of Antibody Ies To Hla Class I And Class Ii Hla Antigens |
| 86829-CPT | Low | Hla Class I Ii Antibody Qual, Antibody To Human Leukocyte Antigens Hla Solid Phase Assays Eg Microspheres Or Beads Elisa Flow Cytometry Qualitative Assessment Of The Presence Or Absence Of Antibody Ies To Hla Class I Or Class Ii Hla Antigens |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86826. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 86826 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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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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