CPT 86931 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 Transfusion Medicine Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 86931 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86931 by major payers:
$78.90
$51.22
$72.38
$93.72
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 86931 | $38.34 | 1366400376 - SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC. | 650307774 - (FL) SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86931 | $54.67 | 1497944565 - MICHAEL SHULER | 581076549 - ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC, P.A. | GA | Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (207XS0106X) |
United | 86931 | $1.89 | 1073638490 - SHARRON ACOSTA M.D.P.A. | 742979530 - SHARRON ACOSTA, M.D., P.A. | TX | Ophthalmology Physician (207W00000X) |
United | 86931 | $239.25 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 86931 | $239.25 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 86931 | $35.64 | 1366428401 - AARON ASKEW | 911750212 - DESERT BONE & JOINT SPECIALISTS, LLP | OR | Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (207XX0801X) |
United | 86931 | $60.97 | 1720087513 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86931 | $60.97 | 1821081720 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86931 | $40.00 | 1801164967 - DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION | 270939565 - (FL) DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86931 | $782.16 | 1821544925 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH CANCER INST-SENECA | 811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 86931 | $59.86 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 86931 | $60.97 | 1821097627 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86931 | $782.16 | 1407301211 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH OB/GYN CLINIC | 811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 86931 | $60.97 | 1851390637 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 86931 | $291.26 | 1205189172 - EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS, LLC, BAPTIST NEIGHBORHOOD HOSPITAL OVERLOOK | 452497248 - (TX) EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
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 86931 vs. Other Transfusion Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 86931 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Transfusion Medicine 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 86931 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86930-CPT | Low | Frozen Blood Preparation For, Frozen Blood Preparation For Freezing Each Unit(Closest Clinically Equivalent Code(S) Deleted I N 1993 86265) |
| 86931-CPT | Low | Frozen Blood Preparation For, Frozen Blood Preparation For Freezing Each Unitwiththawing (Closest Clinically Equivalent Code(S ) Deleted In 1993 86266) |
| 86932-CPT | Low | Frozen Blood Preparation For, Frozen Blood Preparation For Freezing Each Unitwithfreezing And Thawing Code(S) Deleted In 199 3 86267) |
| 86940-CPT | Low | Bacterial By-Product Test, This Test Checks For The Presence Of Substances That Form When Bacteria Are Present In The Blood: Hemolysins And Agglutinins. Hemolysins Cause Red Blood Cells To Fall Apart. Agglutinins Make The Cells Clump Together. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86931. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 86931 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
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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