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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 82240 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Cholylglycine (Bile Acid) Test, A Bile Acid Test May Specifically Measure Cholylglycine. This Acid Is Useful As An Indicator Of Liver Injury From Cirrhosis Or Hiv.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $26.58 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82240 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $26.25 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82240 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82240 by major payers:
$22.80
BCBS / Anthem
$19.10
UnitedHealthcare
$27.31
Aetna
$38.55
Cigna
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CPT 82240
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$58.48Published rateChristopher Raio
Mercy Medical Center
$26.94Published rateHcn Ep Horizon City, LLC, The Hospitals Of Providence Emergency Room Montwood
Hcn Ep Horizon City LLC
$26.57Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$15.95Published rateAmari Thomas
$9.00Published rate
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 82239-CPT | Low | Blood Bile Acid Test, This Test Measures The Amount Of Bile Acids Present In The Blood. Bile Acids Play An Important Role In Digestion. If Their Numbers In The Blood Increase This Suggests The Livers Ability To Function Is Reduced. |
| 82240-CPT | Low | Cholylglycine (Bile Acid) Test, A Bile Acid Test May Specifically Measure Cholylglycine. This Acid Is Useful As An Indicator Of Liver Injury From Cirrhosis Or Hiv. |
| 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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