What is the standard insurance baseline for CPT 87561?

The standard insurance baseline reimbursement rate is $34.39. This represents the customary allowable amount established across standard fee schedules.

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Detection Test by Nucleic Acid for Mycobacteria Avium-intracellulare Bacteria

Q: What do doctors typically charge for Detection Test by Nucleic Acid for Mycobacteria Avium-intracellulare Bacteria?

The nationwide median physician charge for Detection Test by Nucleic Acid for Mycobacteria Avium-intracellulare Bacteria (CPT 87561) is $53.20. Doctor billed charges vary based on geographic region, setting, and overhead.

Detection test by nucleic acid for mycobacteria avium-intracellulare (bacteria), amplified probe technique. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 19 practicing doctors nationwide.

$53.20

Peer Median Charge

Gross billed rate

$34.39

Standard Baseline

Customary allowable

1.5x

National Markup

Charge vs baseline

Active Physicians

Billing this code

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Understanding This Medical Fee

Gross Charge vs Negotiated Payment: The median physician charge for this service is $53.20. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $34.39 baseline.

Self-Pay & Uninsured Guidance: If you are paying without insurance or out-of-network, request a prompt-pay cash discount. Most medical practices are willing to settle self-pay bills near the customary baseline rate rather than the full gross charge.

Key Questions for Your Doctor's Billing Office:

"Does Dr. [Name] participate in my specific insurance plan network?"
"What is the total self-pay or cash rate for code 87561 if paid upfront?"
"Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"