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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 82270 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Pathology Stool Exam, Blood Occult By Peroxidase Activity (Eg Guaiac) Qualitative; Feces Consecutive Collected Specimens With Single Determination For Colorectal Neoplasm Screening (Ie Patient Was Provided Three Cards Or Single Triple Card For Consecutive Collection)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 81 - Independent Laboratory |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component QW - CLIA Waived Tests |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $4.38 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82270 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $4.045 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82270 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82270 by major payers:
$4.20
BCBS / Anthem
$3.54
UnitedHealthcare
$4.95
Aetna
$6.04
Cigna
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Marc Melser
$4.38Published rateAnthony Anfuso
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Millennium Physician Group, LLC
$1.97Published rateDavid Wilkinson
Precision Healthcare Specialists LLC
$1.97Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 82270. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 82252-CPT | Low | Stool Test For Bilirubin, Bilirubin Is A Byproduct Created When Red Blood Cells Break Down. This Test Determines Whether Bilirubin Is Present In A Stool Sample. |
| 82270-CPT | Low | Pathology Stool Exam, Blood Occult By Peroxidase Activity (Eg Guaiac) Qualitative; Feces Consecutive Collected Specimens With Single Determination For Colorectal Neoplasm Screening (Ie Patient Was Provided Three Cards Or Single Triple Card For Consecutive Collection) |
| 82274-CPT | Low | Assay Test For Blood Fecal, Blood Occult By Fecal Hemoglobin Determination By Immunoassay Qualitative Feces 1 3 Simultaneous Determinations |
| 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. |
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