CPT 87633 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 • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 26 - Professional component • QW - CLIA Waived Tests |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87633 by major payers:
$309.05
$290.23
$442.02
$629.82
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 87633 | $286.46 | 1811000177 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS PA | 570634747 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS, P.A. | SC | Single Specialty Group (193400000X) |
United | 87633 | $416.77 | 1982800397 - PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER | 141996067 | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87633 | $550.15 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 87633 | $229.16 | 1366400376 - SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC. | 650307774 - (FL) SUNRISE HOME HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 87633 | $375.10 | 1942756051 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH INT MED/SUBSPEC CLINIC | 811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87633 | $472.35 | 1285669036 - ROBERT RUBINO | 521958352 - ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM INC | NJ | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (207V00000X) |
United | 87633 | $240.11 | 1609823194 - SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM INC, SACRED HEART HOME CARE | 590634434 - SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 87633 | $375.10 | 1851846661 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH CTR FOR PED & INT MED-WEST | 811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87633 | $416.77 | 1811942238 - KPH-CONSOLIDATION, INC., HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTH CYPRESS A CAMPUS OF HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCAR | 621619857 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 87633 | $175.05 | 1003166612 - MATTHEW LILLEY | 931261079 - THE ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL CENTER OF THE CASCADES | OR | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X) |
United | 87633 | $916.92 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 87633 | $238.22 | 1891347027 - SAMANTHA FERGUSON | 931297405 - (OR) SISKIYOU PEDIATRIC CLINIC LLP | NY | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (363LP0200X) |
United | 87633 | $175.05 | 1003166612 - MATTHEW LILLEY | 931261079 - THE ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL CENTER OF THE CASCADES | OR | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X) |
United | 87633 | $495.13 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111635088 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 87633 | $416.77 | 1003344334 - HCN EP HORIZON CITY, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE HORIZON CITY CAMPUS | 813935393 - (TX) HCN EP HORIZON CITY LLC | 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 87633 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The CPT 87633 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 87633 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 |
| 87631-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Or Rna); Respiratory Virus (Eg Adenovirus Influenza Virus Coronavirus Metapneumovirus Parainfluenza Virus Respiratory Syncytial Virus Rhinovirus) Includes Multiplex Reverse Transcrip-Tion When Performed And Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique Multiple Types Or Subtypes 3-5 Types (Desc Revised 01/01/15) |
| 87632-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Or Rna); Respiratory Virus (Eg Adenovirus Influenza Virus Coronavirus Metapneumovirus Parainfluenza Virus Respiratory Syncytial Virus Rhinovirus) Includes Multiplex Reverse Transcrip-Tion When Performed And Multiplex Probe Technique Multiple Types Or Subtypes 6-11 Target(Desc Revised 01/01/15) |
| 87633-CPT | Moderate | Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Or Rna); Respiratory Virus (Eg Adenovirus Influenza Virus Coronavirus Metapneumovirus Parainfluenza Virus Respiratory Syncytial Virus Rhinovirus) Includes Multiplex Reverse Transcription When Performed And Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique Multiple Types Or Subtypes 12-25 Targets (Desc Revised 01/01/15) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 87633. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 87633 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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