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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.
Prepare Tissue Sample For Test, This Process Separates Individual Cell Types In A Tissue Sample And Mixes Them Into A Liquid. The Sample Is Then Ready To Be Added To Various Growing Mediums (Culturing) To Search For A Particular Type Of Cell.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Microbiology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component 91 - Repeat Lab Test |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 87176 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 87176 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87176 by major payers:
$6.08
$4.27
$6.81
$8.60
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CPT 87176
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Hcn Ep Horizon City, LLC, The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus
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$15.00Published rateColumbia Medical Center Of Lewisville Subsidiary Lp, Medical City Lewisville
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$5.88Published rateLake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LLC
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$5.28Published rateTyler County Hospital District
$3.45Published ratePark Place Surgery Center, LLC, Park Place Surgical Hospital
Park Place Surgical Hospital
$2.11Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 87176 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The CPT 87176 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 87176 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87164-CPT | Low | Microscope Exam Of Bacteria, Bacteria Called Spirochetes Can Be Identified With A Staining Method Known As A Dark Field. This Stain Is Useful For Diagnosing Syphilis And Lyme Disease Among Others. |
| 87166-CPT | Low | Microscope Exam Of Bacteria, Bacteria Called Spirochetes Can Be Identified With A Staining Method Known As A Dark Field. This Stain Is Useful For Diagnosing Syphilis And Lyme Disease Among Others. |
| 87176-CPT | Low | Prepare Tissue Sample For Test, This Process Separates Individual Cell Types In A Tissue Sample And Mixes Them Into A Liquid. The Sample Is Then Ready To Be Added To Various Growing Mediums (Culturing) To Search For A Particular Type Of Cell. |
| 87177-CPT | Low | Egg And Parasite Stool Test, The Ova And Parasite Exam Checks A Stool Sample For Parasites And Their Eggs (Ova). Its Purpose Is To Verify And Identify An Illness Causing Diarrhea Or Other Intestinal Troubles. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 87176. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 87176 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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