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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 87626 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Microbiology Procedures subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Microbiology Procedures |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $70.20 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 87626 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $64.55 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 87626 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87626 by major payers:

$58.68
BCBS / Anthem

$70.08
UnitedHealthcare

$83.57
Aetna

$674.26
Cigna
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Arthur M. Blank Hospital, Inc., Arthur M. Blank Hospital
Childrens Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc
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Hospital Authority Of Liberty County, Liberty Regional Medical Center
Renal Consultants Medical Group
Alicia Encinas
Miguel A Arenas Md PC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 87626 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 87626-CPT | Low | Test For Papilloma Virus (Hpv), Test For Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv). The Test May Be Done Along With The Pap Test As Part Of A Womans Annual Pelvic Exam. The Test Also May Be Done To Evaluate An Abnormal Pap Result. |
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