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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 88189 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Cytopathology Procedures subgroup.
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Cytopathology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | GC - Service performed by resident under supervision 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $79.16 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 88189 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $71.585 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 88189 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 88189 by major payers:
$102.10
BCBS / Anthem
$81.09
UnitedHealthcare
$125.83
Aetna
$126.62
Cigna
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CPT 88189
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Aleksandr Lazaryan
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$110.94Published rateAlejandra Riveron
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$110.94Published rateAabedah Taher
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$94.30Published rateGabriella Acosta
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$94.30Published rateWellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
West Georgia Medical Center Inc
$79.25Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 88189 vs. Other Cytopathology Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 88189. 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. |
| 88189-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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