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Last Verified: September 2026
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.
Androstanediol Glucuronide
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 90 - Reference Laboratory KX - Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 82154 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 82154 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82154 by major payers:
$25.09
$29.19
$32.81
$42.27
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CPT 82154
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$63.43Published rateChristopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
$34.25Published rateMethodist Hospitals Of Dallas, Methodist Southlake Medical Center
Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas
$28.82Published rateCharleston Radiologists PA
Charleston Radiologists, P.A.
$21.05Published rateMethodist Hospital Plainview Texas, Covenant Hospital Plainview
Methodist Hospital Plainview Texas
$13.46Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82154 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82154 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 82154 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 82154-CPT | Low | Androstanediol Glucuronide |
| 82157-CPT | Low | Androgen Hormone Test, The Test Evaluates Production Of Androgen In Women And Girls. Androgen Is A Hormone Related To Male Secondary Sexual Characteristics Such As Facial And Body Hair. |
| 82160-CPT | Low | Male Hormone Test, Androsterone Is A Hormone Product Of The Breakdown Of Testosterone. When It Is Out Of Balance Various Secondary Sexual Characteristic Syndromes Can Develop. |
| 82172-CPT | Low | Cholesterol Protein Test, Apolipoproteins And Lipoproteins Influence Cholesterol. Apolipoproteins Help Manage Fats And Proteins And Can Be Influenced By Genetics. Lipoproteins Help Build Cell And Tissue Structures. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82154. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82154 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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