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CPT 87502 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 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 Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna); Influenza Virus For Multiple Types Or Sub-Types Includes Multiplex Reverse Transcription When Performed And Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique First 2 Types Or Sub-Types (Revised 01/01/2016)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Microbiology Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

20 - Urgent Care Facility

Common Modifiers

None

QW - CLIA Waived Tests

26 - Professional component

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 87502
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 87502

National average reimbursement for CPT 87502 by major payers:

bcbs

$78.66

uhc

$63.34

aetna

$105.07

cigna

$161.47

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CPT 87502
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Jennifer Burke

    San Juan Regional Medical Center Inc

    NMCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistNPI 1679781231Tax ID 85-0127924

    $443.82Published rate
  2. Kristen Brazzale

    The Neuroscience Group Of Northeast Wisconsin Sc

    WINurse PractitionerNPI 1851321483Tax ID 39-1731465

    $235.97Published rate
  3. Lisa Kokontis

    The Neuroscience Group Of Northeast Wisconsin Sc

    WINeurology PhysicianNPI 1487604526Tax ID 39-1731465

    $235.97Published rate
  4. Nicole Shafran

    The Neuroscience Group Of Northeast Wisconsin Sc

    WISpeech-Language PathologistNPI 1316231251Tax ID 39-1731465

    $235.97Published rate
  5. Karen Flick

    Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC

    NYNurse PractitionerNPI 1992793137Tax ID 20-0362623

    $40.24Published rate

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CPT 87502 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes

The CPT 87502 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 87502 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
87501-CPTLowInfluenza Dna Amp Prob 1, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid Dna Or Rna Influenza Virus Includes Reverse Transcription When Performed And Amplified Probe Technique Each Type Or Subtype
87502-CPTLowInfectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna); Influenza Virus For Multiple Types Or Sub-Types Includes Multiplex Reverse Transcription When Performed And Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique First 2 Types Or Sub-Types (Revised 01/01/2016)
87503-CPTLowInfectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna); Influenza Virus For Multiple Types Or Sub-Types Includes Multiplex Reverse Transcription When Performed And Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique Each Additional Influenza Virus Type Or Sub-Type Beyond 2 (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Revised 01/01/2016
87505-CPTLowNfct Agent Detection Gi, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid Dna Or Rna Gastrointestinal Pathogen Eg Clostridium Difficile E Coli Salmonella Shigella Norovirus Giardia Includes Multiplex Reverse Transcription When Performed And Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique Multiple Types Or Subtypes 3 5 Targets

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 87502. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 87502 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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