Laboratory
CPT Code 87635
SARS-CoV-2 PCR
National Average Rate
$51.00
CMS non-facility rate
Facility Rate
$38.00
Hospital / outpatient facility
Data Source
CMS Medicare
Physician Fee Schedule 2024
What This Means for Your Bill
- Medicare pays $51.00 nationally for CPT 87635 in a non-facility (office) setting.
- In a hospital or outpatient facility the rate drops to $38.00 because the facility bills separately.
- Private insurers typically pay 110–140% of the Medicare rate, so a fair price is roughly $64–$71.
- If your bill shows a charge significantly above this, you may have grounds to negotiate or dispute it.
How to Use This Information
1
Find CPT 87635 on your itemized bill — hospitals are required to provide one on request.
2
Compare the charged amount to $51.00 — if your bill is 2× or more, that's a red flag.
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