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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 82139 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 | $16.87 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82139 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $16.66 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82139 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82139 by major payers:
$14.84
BCBS / Anthem
$11.98
UnitedHealthcare
$20.58
Aetna
$27.39
Cigna
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$40.00Published ratePmc Hospital, LLC, St. Luke'S Patients Medical Center
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$15.18Published rateNevada Eye Care Professionals Little & Stein, Ltd.
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$9.90Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 82139. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 82139-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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