0610U Medicare Reimbursement Rate (2026)
Current CMS pricing and breakdown for Nfct ds antmcr sc phenotypic.
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Code Description
Infectious disease (antimicrobial susceptibility), phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing of positive blood culture using microfluidic sensor technology to quantify bacterial growth response to multiple antibiotic types, reporting categorical susceptibility (susceptible, susceptible dose dependent, intermediate, resistant), minimum inhibitory concentration, and interpretive comments
Reimbursement Summary
CPT code 0610U (Infectious disease (antimicrobial susceptibility), phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing of positive blood culture using microfluidic sensor technology to quantify bacterial growth response to multiple antibiotic types, reporting categorical susceptibility (susceptible, susceptible dose dependent, intermediate, resistant), minimum inhibitory concentration, and interpretive comments) does not currently have a published national facility or non-facility reimbursement rate in 2026.
0610U is a CPT code in the category “Clinical Laboratory Test.” Medicare does not publish a single national payment amount for this code in 2026 (No National Rate). A national base rate is not currently published.
To estimate a local payment amount when available, use MedFeeSchedule's Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Lookup Tool on the homepage and confirm final pricing guidance through CMS or your local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC).
Q3 2026 Breakdown
| Component | Office (Non-Fac) | Facility (Hosp) |
|---|---|---|
| Work RVU | ||
| Practice Expense (PE) | ||
| Malpractice (MP) | ||
| Total RVUs | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Facility vs. Non-Facility (Office) Payment
Facility vs. non-facility pricing most commonly applies to physician services paid under the RVU-based Physician Fee Schedule. For 0610U (Clinical Laboratory Test), the payment methodology may not include both facility and non-facility rates.
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Medicare reimbursement is determined by RVUs, geographic adjustments, and the annual conversion factor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026 Medicare rate for 0610U?
Medicare does not publish a single national reimbursement rate for 0610U in 2026 (No National Rate). Use MedFeeSchedule's Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Lookup Tool to explore locality-adjusted estimates when applicable.
What is the description for code 0610U?
Infectious disease (antimicrobial susceptibility), phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing of positive blood culture using microfluidic sensor technology to quantify bacterial growth response to multiple antibiotic types, reporting categorical susceptibility (susceptible, susceptible dose dependent, intermediate, resistant), minimum inhibitory concentration, and interpretive comments
Why do facility and non-facility payments differ for 0610U?
Facility vs. non-facility differences usually apply to RVU-based physician services. 0610U may not use both facility and non-facility pricing depending on its payment methodology.
How can I find my local Medicare rate for 0610U?
Use MedFeeSchedule's Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Lookup Tool on the homepage to estimate your locality-adjusted reimbursement. Medicare payment can vary based on geographic adjustments (GPCI), place of service, and claim specifics.
Is 0610U covered by Medicare?
Coverage depends on medical necessity, setting, and Medicare policy. Some codes may be bundled, contractor-priced, or restricted. Verify final coverage guidance through CMS or your local MAC when applicable.
