CPT 86702: Immunoassay for HIV‑2 Antibodies in Serum
Commercial payers pay $41 on average nationally for this procedure.
CPT code 86702 describes a laboratory immunoassay performed by a lab analyst to detect antibodies to HIV‑2 in a patient’s serum, a diagnostic serology test typically performed in clinical laboratories or hospital lab settings as part of HIV evaluation or screening.
For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: Diagnosis of Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance, Allergen Testing, Allergen Testing.
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National Reimbursement Benchmarks
National commercial rates for CPT 86702 cluster around the BUCA average commercial rate of $40.9, with sizable variation across individual payers. Blue Cross Blue Shield shows the highest dispersion in the central spread (P75–P25 = $32.5), reflecting a wide middle 50% of contract rates; Cigna (P75–P25 = $11.4) and UnitedHealth Group (P75–P25 = $7.5) are notably tighter, indicating more consistency among contracted rates. Aetna’s spread (P75–P25 = $4.0) is the narrowest of the set, suggesting relatively low mid‑range variability.
Absolute median and mean levels vary: Blue Cross Blue Shield has the highest median at $61.8 and mean at $62.3, while Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealth Group center closer to the low‑teens or below. BUCA’s mean of $40.9 sits between the low and high payers, representing an average commercial benchmark rather than an extreme. Range differences highlight where negotiation and contract diversity produce more variable payer outcomes.