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Last Verified: October 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.
Catheterization for collection of specimen (s) (multiple patients)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Services Specimen Collection, Catheterization |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for P9615 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS P9615 by major payers:
$6.07
$2.11
$3.99
$5.93
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HCPCS P9615
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Emory Crawford Long Hospital
Emory University
$18.81Published rateUjuka Iloabuchi
$4.90Published rateChildren'S Hospital
Childrens Hospital Inc
$2.70Published rateHospital Authority Of Jefferson County And The City Of Louisville, Jefferson Hospital
Hospital Authority Of Jefferson County And The City Of Louisville
$1.79Published ratePark Place Surgery Center, LLC, Park Place Surgical Hospital
Park Place Surgical Hospital
$1.08Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS P9615 vs. Other Specimen Collection, Catheterization Codes
The HCPCS P9615 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Services services used for Specimen Collection, Catheterization. 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 HCPCS P9615 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| P9612-HCPCS | Low | Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service |
| P9615-HCPCS | Low | Catheterization for collection of specimen (s) (multiple patients) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS P9615. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the P9615 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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