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CPT 88184 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 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.

Flow Cytometry, Cell Surface, Cytoplasmic, Or Nuclear Marker, Technical Component Only; First Marker
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Cytopathology Procedures

Common Place of Service

81 - Independent Laboratory

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

90 - Reference Laboratory

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 88184 by major payers:

bcbs

$88.10

uhc

$59.36

aetna

$78.29

cigna

$138.14

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United
88184$47.341538449459 - HABEEB SALAMEH741967809 - (TX) GASTROENTEROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF SAN ANTONIO, P.A.TXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$76.261023467198 - SANJANA LUTHER742978480 - (TX) AUSTIN GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.A.TXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$58.341053397331 - TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTS, PLLC752005254 - TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTSTXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$52.651992192801 - CURTIS BREWER352526373 - ACCLAIM PHYSICIAN GROUP INCLAGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$103.251770678336 - VINCENT CHAN231352152 - (PA) ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALTXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$47.341255494746 - REENA CHOKSHI300791563TXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$47.341578686507 - JOHN CUNNINGHAM741967809 - (TX) GASTROENTEROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF SAN ANTONIO, P.A.TXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$97.721205803442 - TONY TSEN760647257 - (TX) SOUTHWEST GASTOENTEROLOGY PATXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$93.721023300274 - KIMBERLY ZIBERT853861695 - MUSC COMMUNITY PHYSICIANSTXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$80.941770719064 - DAVID RICHARDS383589212 - (MI) MERCY URGENT CARETXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$43.431528014610 - KELLY KENSING752005254 - TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTSTXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$52.651356540330 - SHILPA MADADI352526373 - ACCLAIM PHYSICIAN GROUP INCTXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$43.431083674832 - PAUL TARNASKY752966610 - (TX) PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES OF SOUTHWEST DALLASTXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$49.381740523794 - DEREK LIN752005254 - TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTSTXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
88184$37.001760769699 - OLAKUMBI OTULANA202935692 - MCLEOD PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES IITXGastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X)
United
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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 88184 vs. Other Cytopathology Procedures Codes

The CPT 88184 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 88184 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
88182-CPTLowFlow Cytometry;Cell Cycle/Dna Analy
88184-CPTLowFlow Cytometry, Cell Surface, Cytoplasmic, Or Nuclear Marker, Technical Component Only; First Marker
88185-CPTLowFlow Cytometry, Cell Surface, Cytoplasmic, Or Nuclear Marker, Technical Component Only; Each Additional Marker (List Separately In Addition To Code For First Marker)
88187-CPTLowFlow Cytometry, Interpretation; 2 To 8 Markers

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 88184. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 88184 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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