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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 82340 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
| 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 | $6.03 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82340 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $5.955 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82340 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82340 by major payers:

$5.23
BCBS / Anthem

$4.26
UnitedHealthcare

$7.07
Aetna

$8.74
Cigna
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Jacksonville Hospital LLC, Uthealth East Texas Jacksonville Hospital
Christopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
Woman'S Hospital Foundation, Woman'S Hospital
Womans Hospital Foundation
Molly Mcintosh
Baycare Medical Group Inc
St Davids Healthcare Partnership Lp LLP, Round Rock Medical Center
Lone Star Circle Of Care
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82340 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 82340. 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. |
| 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. |
| 82331-CPT | Low | Calcium Lab Test, This Test Measures Calcium Levels Which Helps In Diagnosing Some Conditions Such As Parathryoid Disease Bone Disorders And Chronic Renal Disease. |
| 82340-CPT | Low | Calcium Lab Test, This Test Measures Calcium Levels Which Helps In Diagnosing Some Conditions Such As Parathryoid And Thyroid Disease. |
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