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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 88155 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Cytopathology Procedures subgroup.
Cytopath C V Index Add On, Cytopathology Slides Cervical Or Vaginal Definitive Hormonal Evaluation Eg Maturation Index Karyopyknotic Index Estrogenic Index List Separately In Addition To Code S For Other Technical And Interpretation Services
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Cytopathology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 81 - Independent Laboratory 50 - Federally Qualified Health Center |
| Common Modifiers | QW - CLIA Waived Tests 99 - Multiple Modifiers |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $14.65 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 88155 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $13.475 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 88155 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 88155 by major payers:
$12.87
BCBS / Anthem
$9.79
UnitedHealthcare
$12.61
Aetna
$20.72
Cigna
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CPT 88155
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Da Pediatric Rehabilitation
$40.00Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$21.10Published rateMatthew Lilley
Bend Memorial Clinic, PC
$14.65Published rateOconee Medical Center
Prisma Health - Upstate
$13.18Published rateBellville Hospital District, Bellville General Hospital
$5.00Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 88155. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 88150-CPT | Low | Pap Test, A Pap Test (Or Pap Smear) Is A Procedure Where Cells Are Collected From The Cervix (Uterus) Or Vagina To Test For Cancer Or Pre-Cancerous Cells And Done Under Physician Supervision. |
| 88152-CPT | Low | Pap Test, A Pap Test (Or Pap Smear) Is A Procedure Where Cells Are Collected From The Cervix (Uterus) Or Vagina To Test For Cancer Or Pre-Cancerous Cells And Done Under Physician Supervision. |
| 88153-CPT | Low | Pap Test, A Pap Test (Or Pap Smear) Is A Procedure Where Cells Are Collected From The Cervix (Uterus) Or Vagina To Test For Cancer Or Pre-Cancerous Cells And Done Under Physician Supervision. |
| 88155-CPT | Low | Cytopath C V Index Add On, Cytopathology Slides Cervical Or Vaginal Definitive Hormonal Evaluation Eg Maturation Index Karyopyknotic Index Estrogenic Index List Separately In Addition To Code S For Other Technical And Interpretation Services |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 88155. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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