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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.
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; Shiga-Like Toxin (Desc Rvsd 10/6/20)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Microbiology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 87427 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 87427 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87427 by major payers:
$11.61
$8.62
$13.48
$17.38
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CPT 87427
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Pmc Hospital, LLC, St. Luke'S Patients Medical Center
Pmc Hospital, LLC
$22.20Published rateWest Jefferson Holdings, LLC, West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Holdings, LLC
$14.72Published rateNorth Texas, Medical City Alliance
North Texas
$11.97Published rateProgressive Acute Care Avoyelles, LLC, Avoyelles Hospital
$10.77Published rateSt Davids Healthcare Partnership Lp LLP, Round Rock Medical Center
Lone Star Circle Of Care
$5.03Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 87427 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The CPT 87427 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 87427 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87426-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; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (Eg Sars-Cov Sars-Cov-2 [Covid-19]) (Desc Rvsd 10/6/20) |
| 87427-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; Shiga-Like Toxin (Desc Rvsd 10/6/20) |
| 87428-CPT | Low | Sarscov Inf Vir A B Ag Ia, Infectious Agent Antigen Detection By Immunoassay Technique Eg Enzyme Immunoassay Eia Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay Elisa Fluorescence Immunoassay Fia Immunochemiluminometric Assay Imca Qualitative Or Semiquantitative Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Eg Sars Cov Sars Cov 2 Covid 19 And Influenza Virus Types A And B |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 87427. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 87427 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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