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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 87590 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Microbiology Procedures subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Microbiology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $26.88 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 87590 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $24.73 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 87590 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87590 by major payers:

$25.04
BCBS / Anthem

$16.73
UnitedHealthcare

$25.94
Aetna

$38.40
Cigna
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 87590 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 87590. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 87534-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Detection By, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna)Hiv-1 Direct Probe Technique Infectious Ag Ent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Or Rna) |
| 87590-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Detection By, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna)Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Direct Probe Techniqu E Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dnaor Rna) |
| 87591-CPT | Low | Infect Agnt Detect By Nucleic Acid (Dna Or Rna); Neisseria Gon, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Or Rna); Neisseria Gon |
| 87592-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Detection By, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna)Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Quantification Infec Tious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Or Rna) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 87590. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 87590 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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