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CPT 82009 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Keytone Body(S) (Eg Acetone Acetoacetic Acid Beta-Hydroxybutyrate); Qualitative (Revised 01/01/13)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Chemistry Procedures

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

23 - Emergency Room

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 82009 by major payers:

bcbs

$3.85

uhc

$3.14

aetna

$4.94

cigna

$6.81

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United
82009$4.511114998911 - GRANBURY HOSPITAL CORPORATION, LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER752682017 - (TX) GRANBURY HOSPITAL CORPORATIONTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$1.621215996632 - PARK PLACE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PARK PLACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL721404092 - (LA) PARK PLACE SURGICAL HOSPITALLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$4.511659323772 - COLUMBIA PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER OF FORT WORTH SUBSIDIARY LP, MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH621682202 - (TX) COLUMBIA PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER OF FORT WORTH SUBSIDIARY LPTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$4.511871911016 - NORTH TEXAS, MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE464027347 - (TX) NORTH TEXASTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$4.511306865761 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CALDWELL PARISH, CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER720862035 - (LA) CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTERLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$9.031124052162 - CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER COUNTY OF VICTORIA, COUNTY OF VICTORIA CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER741698143TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$2.331174576698 - CHCA BAYSHORE LP, BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER621801359TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$2.651275581852 - ROLLING PLAINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL756003896 - (TX) THE NOLAN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$4.511114998911 - GRANBURY HOSPITAL CORPORATION, LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER752682017 - (TX) GRANBURY HOSPITAL CORPORATIONTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$1.891316505043 - ETHICUS HOSPITAL DFW LLC, LEGENT ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL263044485 - (TX) ETHICUS HOSPITAL DFWTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$4.511609860360 - OUR LADY OF THE LAKE ASSUMPTION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ASSUMPTION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL721495500 - (LA) OUR LADY OF THE LAKE ASSUMPTION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INCLARural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
82009$4.511154618742 - VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER452662980TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$6.301033168786 - HOUSTON VAMC760418077TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$4.511902857766 - COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS INC, MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS621650582 - (TX) COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS INCTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82009$1.891740273994 - ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL752302928TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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CPT 82009 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes

The CPT 82009 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Chemistry Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 82009 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
81560-CPTModerateCtransplantation Medicine (Allograft Rejection, Pediatric Liver And Small Bowel), Measurement Of Donor And Third-Party-Induced Cd154+Tu0002cytotoxic Memory Cells, Utilizing Whole Peripheral Blood, Algorithm Reported As A Rejection Risk Score
81595-CPTHighCardiology (Heart Transplant) Mrna Gene Expression Profiling By Real-Time Quantitative Pcrof 20 Genes (11 Content And 9 Housekeeping) Utilizing Subfraction Of Peripheral Blood Algorithm Reported As A Rejection Risk Score.
81596-CPTLowInfectious Disease Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (Hcv) Infection Six Biochemical Assays (Alt A2-Macroglobulin Apolipoprotein A-1 Total Bilirubin Ggt And Haptoglobin) Utilizing Serum Prognostic Algorithm Reported As Scores For Fibrosis And Necroinflammatory Activity In Liver
82009-CPTLowKeytone Body(S) (Eg Acetone Acetoacetic Acid Beta-Hydroxybutyrate); Qualitative (Revised 01/01/13)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82009. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 82009 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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