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CPT 87143 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

Cult,Typg;Gas Liquid Chromatog.Meth
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Microbiology Procedures

Common Place of Service

81 - Independent Laboratory

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

90 - Reference Laboratory

91 - Repeat Lab Test

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 87143

National average reimbursement for CPT 87143 by major payers:

bcbs

$12.79

uhc

$8.73

aetna

$14.16

cigna

$18.72

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United
87143$7.171124076401 - DECATUR HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, WISE HEALTH SYSTEM751250450 - (TX) DECATUR HOSPITAL AUTHORITYTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$12.521902857766 - COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS INC, MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS621650582 - (TX) COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS INCTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$11.271942294939 - ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, ST JOSEPH AMBULATORY SURGERY741282696 - ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTERTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$12.521144274127 - PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE DAUTERIVE, LLC, DAUTERIVE HOSPITAL364756243 - (LA) PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE DAUTERIVE LLCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$12.521740450121 - HOUSTON NORTHWEST OPERATING COMPANY, LLC, HOUSTON NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER ACUTE261512163TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$7.341275581852 - ROLLING PLAINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL756003896 - (TX) THE NOLAN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$12.521740273994 - ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL752302928TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$17.511275633604 - EL PASO VAMC742934770TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$12.521528026267 - LONGVIEW MEDICAL CENTER LP, LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER621762420TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$12.521417465824 - ATHENS HOSPITAL, LLC823934511TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$12.521720033947 - ST. DAVIDS HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP, L.P., LLP, HEART HOSPITAL OF AUSTIN742781812TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$23.191407990088 - PMC HOSPITAL, LLC, ST. LUKE'S PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER273280598 - (TX) PMC HOSPITAL, LLCTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$12.521174576698 - CHCA BAYSHORE LP, BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER621801359TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$45.001407364847 - TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC823878395TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
87143$12.521841844735 - EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS, LLC, BAPTIST NEIGHBORHOOD HOSPITAL KELLY452497248 - (TX) EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS LLCTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 87143 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes

The CPT 87143 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Microbiology 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 87143 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
87140-CPTLowCult,Typing;Fluor Meth,Ea Antiserum
87143-CPTLowCult,Typg;Gas Liquid Chromatog.Meth
87147-CPTLowCulture, Typing; Immunologic Method, Other Than Immunofluorescence (Eg, Agglutination Grouping), Per Antiserum
87149-CPTLowCulture, Typing; Identification By Nucleic Acid (Dna Or Rna) Probe, Direct Probe Technique, Per Culture Or Isolate, Each Organism Probed

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 87143. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 87143 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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