CPT 87536 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 • 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 90 - Reference Laboratory • 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87536 by major payers:
$78.92
$59.29
$96.79
$124.70
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 87536 | $69.65 | 1821098286 - TOURO INFIRMARY | 720423659 - (LA) TOURO INFIRMARY | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $85.09 | 1275506115 - SPRINGHILL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC., SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER | 721479692 - SPRINGHILL MEDICAL SERVICES INC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $85.09 | 1912943184 - WOMAN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, WOMAN'S HOSPITAL | 720652905 - (LA) WOMANS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $118.88 | 1174572416 - DALLAS VAMC | 756108647 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $35.74 | 1992720791 - OMEGA HOSPITAL LLC | 470901008 - (LA) OMEGA HOSPITAL, LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $30.63 | 1215996632 - PARK PLACE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PARK PLACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL | 721404092 - (LA) PARK PLACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $85.09 | 1306865761 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CALDWELL PARISH, CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER | 720862035 - (LA) CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $85.09 | 1871911016 - NORTH TEXAS, MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE | 464027347 - (TX) NORTH TEXAS | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $85.09 | 1861994808 - HCN EP HORIZON CITY, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE NORTHEAST CAMPUS | 813935393 - (TX) HCN EP HORIZON CITY LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $116.73 | 1588654966 - ST. JAMES PARISH HOSP. SERV. DIST. | 726010747 - (LA) ST JAMES PARISH HOSPITAL | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 87536 | $109.69 | 1588648315 - POINTE COUPEE PARISH HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER ONE, POINTE COUPEE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 721054801 | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 87536 | $85.09 | 1154618742 - VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER | 452662980 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $85.09 | 1912943184 - WOMAN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, WOMAN'S HOSPITAL | 720652905 - (LA) WOMANS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $85.09 | 1730697350 - JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL LLC, UTHEALTH EAST TEXAS JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL | 824037220 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87536 | $157.58 | 1942208616 - ST. LUKE'S COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, ST. LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL | 760536234 - (TX) ST LUKES COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES | 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 87536 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The CPT 87536 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 87536 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87533-CPT | Low | Nucleic Acid Detection; Herpes Virus-6, Quantification |
| 87534-CPT | Low | Nucleic Acid Detection; Hiv-1, Direct Probe Technique |
| 87535-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna); Hiv-1 Amplified Probe Technique Includes Reverse Transcription When Performed (Revised 01/01/2014) |
| 87536-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna); Hiv-1 Quantification 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 87536. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 87536 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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