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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $416.78 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 87507 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $411.57 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 87507 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87507 by major payers:

$355.69

$289.20

$439.19

$601.89
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Lubbock Heritage Hospital, LLC., Grace Surgical Hospital
Lubbock Heritage Hospital LLC
Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Scott & White Memorial Hospital
Columbia Medical Center Of Las Colinas Inc, Medical City Las Colinas
Columbia Medical Center Of Las Colinas Inc
Christus Health Ark-La-Tex, Christus St. Michael Health System
Christus Trinity Clinic
George Hemstreet
Bama Heart Doc, PC Dba Alabama Heart & Vascular Medicine
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 87507 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The CPT 87507 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 87507 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87502-CPT | Low | 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) |
| 87505-CPT | Low | Nfct 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 |
| 87506-CPT | Moderate | Iadna Dna Rna Probe Tq 6 11, 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 6 11 Targets |
| 87507-CPT | Moderate | Iadna Dna Rna Probe Tq 12 25, 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 12 25 Targets |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 87507. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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