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CPT 88175 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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.

Cytopathology, Cervical Or Vaginal (Any Reporting System), Collected In Preservative Fluid, Automated Thin Layer Preparation; With Screening By Automated System And Manual Rescreening Or Review, Under Physician Supervision
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Cytopathology Procedures

Common Place of Service

81 - Independent Laboratory

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

90 - Reference Laboratory

33 - Preventive Services

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 88175 by major payers:

bcbs

$26.62

uhc

$25.59

aetna

$31.28

cigna

$39.49

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United
88175$26.611972709970 - TENET HOSPITALS LIMITED, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE EAST CAMPUS954537720TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$23.201306843826 - WEST CARROLL HEALTH SYSTEMS LLC, WEST CARROLL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL562300247 - WEST CARROLL HEALTH SYSTEMS L.L.C.LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$26.611003344334 - HCN EP HORIZON CITY, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE HORIZON CITY CAMPUS813935393 - (TX) HCN EP HORIZON CITY LLCTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$22.101194983510 - LYNN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT751328354 - (TX) LYNN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$15.531134126659 - CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC720878037 - (LA) CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$22.761013068808 - ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITAL, ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITAL720627145 - (LA) ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITALLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
88175$22.201881665164 - CLHG-LEESVILLE, BYRD REGIONAL HOSPITAL824337635LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$22.101275581852 - ROLLING PLAINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL756003896 - (TX) THE NOLAN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$26.611447230388 - OPELOUSAS GENERAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY720708111LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$22.101457358103 - BELLVILLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT, BELLVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL274005511 - BELLVILLE MEDICAL CENTERTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$22.511013212448 - GUSTAVO DELGADO746000756 - (TX) EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$26.611205307378 - CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER, CMC WOUND SERVICES832531807SCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$26.611457382483 - AMISUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC., PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER953561198 - (SC) AMISUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA INCSCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$26.611831970532 - VHS SAN ANTONIO PARTNERS, LLC760714523TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
88175$36.341588654966 - ST. JAMES PARISH HOSP. SERV. DIST.726010747 - (LA) ST JAMES PARISH HOSPITALLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 88175 vs. Other Cytopathology Procedures Codes

The CPT 88175 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Cytopathology 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 88175 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
88142-CPTLowCytopathology, Cervical Or Vaginal(Any Reporting System); Collected In Preservative Fluid, Automated Thin Layer Preparation, Screening By Cytotechnologist Under Physician Supervision
88143-CPTLowCytopathology, Cervical Or Vaginal (Any Reporting System), Collected In Preservative Fluid, Automated Thin Layer Preparation; With Manual Screening And Rescreening Under Physician Supervision
88147-CPTLowCytopathology Smears Cerv/Vag Screening By Automated System Under Md Supervision
88175-CPTLowCytopathology, Cervical Or Vaginal (Any Reporting System), Collected In Preservative Fluid, Automated Thin Layer Preparation; With Screening By Automated System And Manual Rescreening Or Review, Under Physician Supervision

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 88175. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 88175 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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