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Last Verified: September 2026
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.
Infectious Agent Detection By, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna) Streptococcus Group B Amplified Probe Tec Hnique
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Microbiology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 87653 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 87653 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87653 by major payers:
$32.77
$24.93
$39.92
$74.90
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CPT 87653
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$77.20Published rateChristopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$46.32Published rateHospital Service District No. 1 Of The Parish Of St. Mary, Bayou Bend Health System
Hospital Service District No 1 Of The Parish Of St Mary
$31.57Published rateMichael Shuler
Athens Orthopedic Clinic, P.A.
$21.05Published rateDermatology And Skin Cancer Surgery Center, LLC, Orlando Dermatology Center
Dermatology And Skin Cancer Surgery Center LLC
$17.04Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 87653 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The CPT 87653 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 87653 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 87651-CPT | Low | Infect Agnt Detect By Nucleic Acid (Dna Or Rna); Streptococcus, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Or Rna); Streptococcus |
| 87652-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Detection By, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna)Streptococcus Group A Quantification Infe Ctious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Or Rna) |
| 87653-CPT | Low | Infectious Agent Detection By, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid (Dna Orrna) Streptococcus Group B Amplified Probe Tec Hnique |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 87653. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 87653 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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