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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.
Blood Pretreatment For Test, Before Running A Test Or Identifying Substances A Blood Sample Is Treated. This Can Involve Mixing The Blood With A Dye Drug Or Preservative. Sometimes The Mixture Incubates Until A Necessary Pretest Reaction Occurs.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Transfusion Medicine Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 81 - Independent Laboratory |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 91 - Repeat Lab Test |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 86978 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $28.45 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 86978 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 86978 by major payers:
$29.75
$18.61
$30.41
$35.12
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CPT 86978
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Prisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Int Med/Subspec Clinic
Prisma Health - Upstate
$271.10Published rateChristopher Raio
Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC
$58.41Published rateDa Pediatric Rehabilitation
$40.00Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$26.55Published rateBradley Weisner
Urology Specialists Of The Carolinas, PLLC
$10.11Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 86978 vs. Other Transfusion Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 86978 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 86978 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86975-CPT | Low | Blood Pretreatment For Test, Before Running A Test Or Identifying Substances A Blood Sample Is Treated. This Can Involve Mixing The Blood With A Dye Drug Or Preservative. Sometimes The Mixture Incubates Until A Necessary Pretest Reaction Occurs. |
| 86976-CPT | Low | Blood Pretreatment For Test, Before Running A Test Or Identifying Substances A Blood Sample Is Treated. This Can Involve Mixing The Blood With A Dye Drug Or Preservative. Sometimes The Mixture Incubates Until A Necessary Pretest Reaction Occurs. |
| 86977-CPT | Low | Blood Pretreatment For Test, Before Running A Test Or Identifying Substances A Blood Sample Is Treated. This Can Involve Mixing The Blood With A Dye Drug Or Preservative. Sometimes The Mixture Incubates Until A Necessary Pretest Reaction Occurs. |
| 86978-CPT | Low | Blood Pretreatment For Test, Before Running A Test Or Identifying Substances A Blood Sample Is Treated. This Can Involve Mixing The Blood With A Dye Drug Or Preservative. Sometimes The Mixture Incubates Until A Necessary Pretest Reaction Occurs. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 86978. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 86978 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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