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CPT 87391 Fee Schedule

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.

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; Hiv-2 (Desc Rvsd 10/6/20)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Microbiology Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

81 - Independent Laboratory

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

92 - Alternative Lab Platform

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 87391
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 87391

National average reimbursement for CPT 87391 by major payers:

bcbs

$20.56

uhc

$13.72

aetna

$21.72

cigna

$31.12

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CPT 87391
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Da Pediatric Rehabilitation

    FLHome Health AgencyNPI 1801164967Tax ID 27-0939565

    $60.00Published rate
  2. Christopher Raio

    Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC

    NYEmergency Medicine PhysicianNPI 1255478004Tax ID 20-8243412

    $26.02Published rate
  3. Hcn Ep Horizon City, LLC, The Hospitals Of Providence Emergency Room Montwood

    Hcn Ep Horizon City LLC

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1841843455Tax ID 81-3935393

    $21.89Published rate
  4. Prisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Center For Pediatric Med

    Prisma Health - Upstate

    SCGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1437605532Tax ID 81-1723202

    $19.70Published rate
  5. Bsa Hospital LLC

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1407191984Tax ID 90-0914340

    $9.19Published rate

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CPT 87391 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes

The CPT 87391 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 87391 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
87390-CPTLowInfectious 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; Hiv-1 (Desc Rvsd 10/6/20)
87391-CPTLowInfectious 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; Hiv-2 (Desc Rvsd 10/6/20)
87400-CPTLowInfectious 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; Influenza A Or B Each (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 87391. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 87391 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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