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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 88184 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Cytopathology Procedures subgroup.
Mark Finding In Cell Study, Flow Cytometry Examines Cells Within A Stream Of Fluid. The Technique Uses Light Emissions To Collect Information. This Is Useful In Detecting Specific Disease Characteristics.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Cytopathology 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 | $81.16 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 88184 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $67.595 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 88184 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 88184 by major payers:
$88.10
BCBS / Anthem
$59.36
UnitedHealthcare
$78.29
Aetna
$129.28
Cigna
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CPT 88184
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Ammar Nassri
Mass General Brigham Incorporated
$252.36Published rateRichard Seidel
Christus Trinity Clinic
$68.20Published rateRathan Reddy
Medhealth
$52.65Published rateGlenn Young
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants
$43.43Published rateMarcel Laufer
425 Medical Associates, P.C.
$27.17Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 88184 vs. Other Cytopathology Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 88184. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 88182-CPT | Low | Cell Study Using Fluid, Flow Cytometry Counts Examines And Sorts Cells Within A Stream Of Fluid. The Technique Measures Visible And Fluorescent Light To Collect Information. |
| 88184-CPT | Low | Mark Finding In Cell Study, Flow Cytometry Examines Cells Within A Stream Of Fluid. The Technique Uses Light Emissions To Collect Information. This Is Useful In Detecting Specific Disease Characteristics. |
| 88185-CPT | Low | Mark Finding In Cell Study, Flow Cytometry Examines Cells Within A Stream Of Fluid. The Technique Uses Light Emissions To Collect Information. This Is Useful In Detecting Specific Disease Characteristics. |
| 88187-CPT | Low | Doctors Analysis Of Study, Physician Interpretation Of Flow Cytometry. Flow Cytometry Detects Specific Disease Characteristics By Marking Cell Components With Fluorescent Dye And Examining Their Light Emissions Within A Stream Of Fluid. |
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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.
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