CPT 87327 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 • 26 - Professional component • 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87327 by major payers:
$12.87
$9.05
$14.00
$19.69
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 87327 | $13.42 | 1063466035 - CHCA CLEAR LAKE LP, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | 621801360 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $13.42 | 1811942238 - KPH-CONSOLIDATION, INC., HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTH CYPRESS A CAMPUS OF HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCAR | 621619857 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $5.63 | 1649223645 - ST DAVIDS HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP LP LLP, ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER | 743001674 - (TX) LONE STAR CIRCLE OF CARE | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $5.63 | 1740273994 - ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL | 752302928 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $12.07 | 1114473212 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH CANCER INST-FARIS | 811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $6.86 | 1407191984 - BSA HOSPITAL LLC | 300754305 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $16.76 | 1033168786 - HOUSTON VAMC | 760418077 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $12.07 | 1629432869 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH OP SURGERY SPARTANBURG | 811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $22.20 | 1659559573 - ST LUKES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ST LUKES SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL | 261947374 - (TX) ST LUKES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION-SUGAR LAND | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $13.42 | 1871911016 - NORTH TEXAS, MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE | 464027347 - (TX) NORTH TEXAS | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $16.10 | 1689650921 - EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT, EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 752313255 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $20.11 | 1972517365 - COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER | 822913146 - (TX) COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $20.11 | 1225289499 - LUBBOCK HERITAGE HOSPITAL, LLC., GRACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL | 264021016 - (TX) LUBBOCK HERITAGE HOSPITAL LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $13.42 | 1578568481 - SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 | 726014895 - (LA) SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87327 | $13.42 | 1689628984 - COLUMBIA HOSPITAL AT MEDICAL CITY DALLAS SUBSIDIARY LP, MEDICAL CITY DALLAS | 621682198 | 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 87327 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The CPT 87327 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 87327 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 87328-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; Cryptosporidium (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 87327. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 87327 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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Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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