CPT 87324 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 • Microbiology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | • 81 - Independent Laboratory • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 87324 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87324 by major payers:
$11.63
$8.64
$13.82
$18.02
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 87324 | $11.97 | 1588631311 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLC, SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE | 263120962 - (LA) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $7.13 | 1316936990 - EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO | 746000756 - (TX) EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $6.84 | 1851390967 - UHS OF TEXOMA, INC, TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER | 205908627 - UHS OF TEXOMA INC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $11.97 | 1215969787 - TENET HOSPITALS LIMITED, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE SIERRA CAMPUS | 954537720 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $7.03 | 1649224825 - JONES COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, STAMFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 461285811 - (TX) JONES COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $11.97 | 1841843455 - HCN EP HORIZON CITY, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE EMERGENCY ROOM MONTWOOD | 813935393 - (TX) HCN EP HORIZON CITY LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $11.97 | 1114473329 - EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS LLC, BAPTIST NEIGHBORHOOD HOSPITAL SHAVANO PARK | 452497248 - (TX) EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $6.86 | 1508199621 - SERGE LARTCHENKO M.D., PLLC | 270839735 - (TX) SERGE LARTCHENKO MD PLLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $6.86 | 1942294939 - ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, ST JOSEPH AMBULATORY SURGERY | 741282696 - ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $11.97 | 1962455816 - CHCA CONROE LP, CONROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 621801361 - (TX) CHCA CONROE LP | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $14.38 | 1326079534 - CHILDRESS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, CHILDRESS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 751228349 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $11.97 | 1154618742 - VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER | 452662980 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $7.03 | 1457358103 - BELLVILLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT, BELLVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 760636528 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $10.77 | 1396520862 - LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL SLIDELL, LLC | 474228147 - (LA) LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL SLIDELL, LLC DBA SOUTHERN SURGICAL HOSPITAL | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87324 | $11.97 | 1609275585 - CHCA PEARLAND, L.P., HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE PEARLAND | 50631189 | 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 87324 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The CPT 87324 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 87324 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87320-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Antigen Detection By Immunoassay Technique (Eg Enzyme Immunoassay [Eia] Enzyme- Linked Immunosorbent Assay [Elisa] Fluorescence Immunoassay [Fia] Immuno- Chemiluminometric Assay [Imca]) Qualitative Or Semiquantitative; Chlamydial Trachomatis (Desc Rvsd 10/6/20) |
| 87324-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Antigen Detection By Immunoassay Technique (Eg Enzyme Immunoassay [Eia] Enzyme- Linked Immunosorbent Assay [Elisa] Fluorescence Immunoassay [Fia] Immuno- Chemiluminometric Assay [Imca]) Qualitative Or Semiquantitative; Clostridium Difficile Toxin(S) (Desc Rvsd 10/6/20) |
| 87327-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Antigen Detection By Immunoassay Technique (Eg Enzyme Immunoassay [Eia] Enzyme- Linked Immunosorbent Assay [Elisa] Fluorescence Immunoassay [Fia] Immuno- Chemiluminometric Assay [Imca]) Qualitative Or Semiquantitative; Cryptococcus Neoformans (Desc Rvsd 10/6/20) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 87324. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 87324 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
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