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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 82180 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Blood
| 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 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $9.89 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82180 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $9.765 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82180 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82180 by major payers:
$8.63
BCBS / Anthem
$7.02
UnitedHealthcare
$11.47
Aetna
$14.46
Cigna
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Tyler Regional Hospital LLC
$30.00Published rateEastland Memorial Hospital District, Eastland Memorial Hospital
$11.86Published rateHcn Ep Horizon City, LLC, The Hospitals Of Providence Emergency Room Montwood
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$9.89Published rateNicole Schwab
Allergy & Asthma Of Dupage, S.C.
$7.91Published rateDonna Medical Clonic
Donna Medical Clinic, P.A.
$4.15Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 82180. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 82180-CPT | Low | Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Blood |
| 82247-CPT | Low | Blood Test For Bilirubin, Bilirubin Is A Byproduct Created When Red Blood Cells Break Down. Tests Measure All Bilirubin Or The Amount Absorbed Into The Liver And Assess Liver And Gall Bladder Function. |
| 82248-CPT | Low | Blood Test For Bilirubin, Bilirubin Is A Byproduct Created When Red Blood Cells Break Down. Tests Measure All Bilirubin Or The Amount Absorbed Into The Liver And Assess Liver And Gall Bladder Function. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82180. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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