CPT 87517 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 • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 90 - Reference Laboratory • 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87517 by major payers:
$40.98
$31.04
$50.85
$63.74
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 87517 | $42.84 | 1962472431 - COASTAL CAROLINA MEDICAL CENTER, INC., COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL | 934580630 | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $42.84 | 1467129700 - VHS SAN ANTONIO PARTNERS, LLC, NORTHEAST BAPTIST HOSPITAL | 760714523 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $25.47 | 1013212448 - GUSTAVO DELGADO | 746000756 - (TX) EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $42.84 | 1962472431 - COASTAL CAROLINA MEDICAL CENTER, INC., COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL | 934580630 | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $42.84 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 87517 | $15.42 | 1215996632 - PARK PLACE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PARK PLACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL | 721404092 - (LA) PARK PLACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $42.84 | 1144274127 - PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE DAUTERIVE, LLC, DAUTERIVE HOSPITAL | 364756243 - (LA) PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE DAUTERIVE LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $42.84 | 1114473329 - EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS LLC, BAPTIST NEIGHBORHOOD HOSPITAL SHAVANO PARK | 452497248 - (TX) EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $24.54 | 1942294939 - ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, ST JOSEPH AMBULATORY SURGERY | 741282696 - ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $42.84 | 1306865761 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CALDWELL PARISH, CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER | 720862035 - (LA) CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $42.84 | 1912943184 - WOMAN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, WOMAN'S HOSPITAL | 720652905 - (LA) WOMANS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $37.52 | 1306843826 - WEST CARROLL HEALTH SYSTEMS LLC, WEST CARROLL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 562300247 - WEST CARROLL HEALTH SYSTEMS L.L.C. | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $42.84 | 1700801909 - TENET HOSPITALS LIMITED, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CAMPUS | 954537720 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $25.13 | 1134126659 - CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | 720878037 - (LA) CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87517 | $42.84 | 1871911016 - NORTH TEXAS, MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE | 464027347 - (TX) NORTH TEXAS | 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 87517 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The CPT 87517 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 87517 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87516-CPT | Low | Nucleic Acid Detection; Hepatitis B Virus, Amplified Probe Technique |
| 87517-CPT | Low | Nucleic Acid Detection; Hepatitis B Virus, Quantification |
| 87520-CPT | Low | Nucleic Acid Detection; Hepatitis C, Direct Probe Technique |
| 87521-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna); Hepatitis C Amplified Probe Technique Includes Reverse Transcription When Performed (Revised 01/01/2014) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 87517. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 87517 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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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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