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CPT 89230 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: July 2026

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.

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Key FactDetail
Service Type

Other Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 89230

National average reimbursement for CPT 89230 by major payers:

bcbs

$3.77

uhc

$2.64

aetna

$4.82

cigna

$4.38

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For billing codeCPT 89230
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty
United
89230$2.861407996564 - AUSENCIO NUNEZ363950044 - PROGRESSIVE MEDICAL CENTER, S.C.ILInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
89230$1.891255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTERNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
89230$4.161255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITALNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
89230$4.621255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTERNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
89230$6.421073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
89230$1.891255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITALNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
89230$4.621255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTERNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
89230$1.511497944565 - MICHAEL SHULER581076549 - ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC, PAGAOrthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (207XS0106X)
United
89230$1.231144370990 - ROLANDO HENRIQUEZ363950044 - PROGRESSIVE MEDICAL CENTER, S.C.ILInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
89230$55.001588756076 - ALL WAYS HOMECARE INC202696236FLHome Health Agency (251E00000X)
United
89230$1.301053866707 - BRITTANY PTACHICK541958039 - HROA 401K PLANVAFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
United
89230$1.891255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTERNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
89230$6.421073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
89230$4.621255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITALNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
89230$55.001801164967 - DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION270939565 - (FL) DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATIONFLHome Health Agency (251E00000X)
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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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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 89230 vs. Other Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Codes

The CPT 89230 code is part of the Other Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Pathology and Laboratory 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 89230 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
89050-CPTLowAnalysis Of Body Fluid, This Analysis Usually Looks At Body Fluid From The Spine Or A Joint. Numbers Of Each Type Of Cell That Is Present Are Counted Often To Check For An Infection In The Area Near The Sample.
89060-CPTLowIdentify Crystals In Specimen, This Analysis Method Identifies Crystals In A Fluid Sample. The Sample Can Be Blood Urine Spinal Fluid Or Fluid Taken From A Site Such As A Swollen Joint. This Testing Method Identifies Conditions Such As Gout And Pseudogout.
89160-CPTLowStool Meat Fiber Analysis, This Is A Nutrition And Digestion Test That Analyzes A Stool Sample For Meat Waste Product.
89230-CPTLowSweat Collection Test, The Test Aids In Diagnosis Of Cystic Fibrosis (Cf). Chloride Is Introduced Into The Skin By Low-Level Electric Charge. Sweat Is Collected By Absorbent Pads Taped To The Skin. People With Cf Will Have High Amounts Of Salt In Their Sweat.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 89230. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 89230 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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