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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 82135 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $16.45 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82135 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $16.245 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82135 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82135 by major payers:

$14.53
BCBS / Anthem

$11.62
UnitedHealthcare

$18.60
Aetna

$24.07
Cigna
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Da Pediatric Rehabilitation
Chi St. Luke'S Health Baylor College Of Medicine Medical Center
Chi St Lukes Health Baylor College Of Medicine Medical Center
Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
Georgetown Memorial Hospital
Serge Lartchenko M.D., PLLC
Serge Lartchenko Md PLLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82135 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 82135. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 82107-CPT | Low | Afp Test Done On Blood Sample, Alpha-Fetoprotein (Afp) Test Done On A Blood Sample. This Test May Be Done As Part Of Prenatal Screening To Detect Fetal Abnormalities Or May Be Used To Detect Certain Cancers Such As Liver Cancer Testicular Cancer Or Ovarian Cancer. |
| 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. |
| 82135-CPT | Low | Aminolevulinic Acid, Delta (Ala) |
| 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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