What does insurance pay for CPT 97810 in Massachusetts?
Anonymized historical claim benchmarks for acupuncture (initial 15 min) in Massachusetts. Actual payment varies by payer, contract terms, modifiers, and documentation.
Updated April 23, 2026
How these numbers are calculated
Based on 316 anonymized claims from 3 practices over Apr 2025 – Apr 2026. Sample density is currently moderate sample.
These numbers reflect anonymized historical claim patterns and are not a guarantee of future payment. Actual reimbursement varies by payer, contract terms, modifiers, and documentation.
Historical payment range
How billed, allowed, and paid amounts distribute across the sample.
| Metric | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Billed amount | $88 | $95 |
| Allowed amount | $52 | $55 |
| Paid amount | $39 | $53 |
Claim performance
Anonymized historical signals on how cleanly these claims tend to get paid.
Common payers in the sample
Payers most often associated with this code in the historical data. Specific contracted rates with each payer remain the source of truth.
| Payer | Claims | Avg paid |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | 212 | $41 |
| Mass General Brigham Health Plan | 81 | $40 |
Frequently asked questions
What does insurance typically pay for CPT 97810 in Massachusetts?+
These benchmarks reflect anonymized historical claim payments. Actual reimbursement depends on the payer, contract, modifiers, and documentation.
Are these numbers a guarantee of payment?+
No. They are directional benchmarks based on historical data and should be used to set expectations, not as a payment guarantee.
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