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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 82131 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Amino Acid Test, This Test Measures The Quantity Of One Or More Amino Acids Present In A Blood Or Urine Sample. Amino Acids Help Digest Proteins.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $22.98 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82131 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $21.145 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82131 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82131 by major payers:
$19.50
BCBS / Anthem
$15.17
UnitedHealthcare
$23.50
Aetna
$35.06
Cigna
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CPT 82131
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All Ways Homecare Inc
$60.00Published rateChristopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
$27.30Published ratePrisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Transplant Center
Prisma Health - Upstate
$20.68Published rateChristopher Raio
Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC
$13.79Published rateJps Health
Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic Inc
$9.64Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 82131. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 82127-CPT | Low | Amino Acid Test, This Test Verifies Whether And Which Amino Acids Are Present In A Blood Or Urine Sample. Amino Acids Help Digest Proteins. |
| 82128-CPT | Low | Amino Acid Test, This Test Verifies Whether And Which Amino Acids Are Present In A Blood Or Urine Sample. Amino Acids Help Digest Proteins. |
| 82131-CPT | Low | Amino Acid Test, This Test Measures The Quantity Of One Or More Amino Acids Present In A Blood Or Urine Sample. Amino Acids Help Digest Proteins. |
| 82136-CPT | Low | Amino Acid Test, This Test Measures The Quantity Of One Or More Amino Acids Present In A Blood Or Urine Sample. Amino Acids Help Digest Proteins. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82131. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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