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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 87661 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 | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $35.09 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 87661 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $34.65 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 87661 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87661 by major payers:

$32.73
BCBS / Anthem

$24.63
UnitedHealthcare

$39.16
Aetna

$75.25
Cigna
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Temple Vamc, Waco Vamc
Homer Memorial Hospital, Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
Homer Memorial Hospital
Orthopedic Hospital Ltd, Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Orthopedic Hospital Ltd
Our Lady Of The Lake Assumption Community Hospital, Assumption Community Hospital
Our Lady Of The Lake Assumption Community Hospital Inc
St Davids Healthcare Partnership Lp LLP, Round Rock Medical Center
Lone Star Circle Of Care
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 87661 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 87661. 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) |
| 87535-CPT | Low | Hiv 1 Probe Reverse Trnscrpj, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid Dna Or Rna Hiv 1 Amplified Probe Technique Includes Reverse Transcription When Performed |
| 87660-CPT | Low | Test For Vaginal Infection, This Test Helps To Determine The Specific Cause Of Vaginitis And May Be Performed After Negative Testing For Yeasts Or Trichomonas. |
| 87661-CPT | Low | Trichomonas Vaginalis Amplif, Infectious Agent Detection By Nucleic Acid Dna Or Rna Trichomonas Vaginalis Amplified Probe Technique |
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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