CPT 86849 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 | 81 - Independent Laboratory 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 86849 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86849 by major payers:
$953.95
$43.95
$6.37
$175.52
CPT 86849 vs. Other Immunology Procedures Codes
The CPT 86849 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 86849 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86833-CPT | Moderate | Hla Class Ii High Defin Qual, Antibody To Human Leukocyte Antigens Hla Solid Phase Assays Eg Microspheres Or Beads Elisa Flow Cytometry High Definition Qualitative Panel For Identification Of Antibody Specificities Eg Individual Antigen Per Bead Methodology Hla Class Ii |
| 86834-CPT | Moderate | Test For Hla Antibodies, This Blood Test Measures The Presence Or Absence Of Antibodies To Hla (Human Leukocyte Antigens). The Test Is Done To Ensure The Body Does Not Reject A Blood Transfusion Or Transplant. |
| 86835-CPT | Moderate | Test For Hla Antibodies, This Blood Test Measures The Presence Or Absence Of Antibodies To Hla (Human Leukocyte Antigens). The Test Is Done To Ensure The Body Does Not Reject A Blood Transfusion Or Transplant. |
| 86849-CPT | Moderate | Testing Related To Immunity, Testing That Involves The Immune System Function: Its Ability Action Of Particular Components Or The Presence Of Specific Infection-Targeted Responders. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86849. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 86849 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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