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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 82163 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Test Blood Pressure Regulation, The Blood Pressure Regulation Test Measures Production Of Angiotensin Ii. This Compound Is One Of The Peptides (Amino Acid Chain) That Ensures Blood Pressure Is Adequate For Any Given Activity.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $20.52 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82163 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $18.88 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82163 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82163 by major payers:
$18.47
BCBS / Anthem
$14.64
UnitedHealthcare
$22.78
Aetna
$30.00
Cigna
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$20.76Published ratePelham Medical Center
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$18.46Published rateEl Campo Memorial Hospital
$12.05Published rate
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 82163-CPT | Low | Test Blood Pressure Regulation, The Blood Pressure Regulation Test Measures Production Of Angiotensin Ii. This Compound Is One Of The Peptides (Amino Acid Chain) That Ensures Blood Pressure Is Adequate For Any Given Activity. |
| 82164-CPT | Low | Enzyme (Ace) Blood Test, This Blood Test Measures Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme (Ace). Ace Enables Blood Vessels To Expand Or Contract. |
| 82306-CPT | Low | Test For Vitamin D Deficiency, This Blood Test Measures The Amount Of Vitamin D Present In The Body And The Bodys Ability To Store It. |
| 82378-CPT | Low | Cea (Tumor Marker) Test, This Test Measures The Level Of Cea (Carcinoembryonic Antigen) In The Body. This Is A Protein That May Be Found In Blood Or Other Body Fluids When A Tumor Is Present. |
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