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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Stress Hormone Test, A Lab Test For Catecholamines (Blood Or 24-Hour Urine Sample) Is Often Performed To Help Diagnose An Adrenal Gland Tumor Or Other Condition. Catecholamines Are Stress Response Hormones Such As Epinephrine Norepinephrine And Dopamine.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | TC - Technical component 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $27.30 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82382 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $25.115 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82382 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82382 by major payers:
$21.23
$15.63
$26.81
$38.12
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CPT 82382
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$60.06Published rateRestorative Health Rehabilitation Inc
$35.00Published rateProvidence Hospital, LLC, Providence Health
Medical University Hospital Authority
$27.29Published rateChristopher Raio
Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC
$16.38Published rateSacred Heart Health System Inc, Sacred Heart Home Care
Sacred Heart Health System Inc
$9.89Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82382 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82382 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Chemistry Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 82382 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 82382-CPT | Low | Stress Hormone Test, A Lab Test For Catecholamines (Blood Or 24-Hour Urine Sample) Is Often Performed To Help Diagnose An Adrenal Gland Tumor Or Other Condition. Catecholamines Are Stress Response Hormones Such As Epinephrine Norepinephrine And Dopamine. |
| 82383-CPT | Low | Stress Hormone Test, A Lab Test For Catecholamines (Blood Or 24-Hour Urine Sample) Is Often Performed To Help Diagnose An Adrenal Gland Tumor Or Other Condition. Catecholamines Are Stress Response Hormones Such As Epinephrine Norepinephrine And Dopamine. |
| 82384-CPT | Low | Stress Hormone Test, A Lab Test For Catecholamines (Blood Or 24-Hour Urine Sample) Is Often Performed To Help Diagnose An Adrenal Gland Tumor Or Other Condition. Catecholamines Are Stress Response Hormones Such As Epinephrine Norepinephrine And Dopamine. |
| 82435-CPT | Low | Chloride Electrolyte Test, This Test Checks A Blood Sample For Chloride. This Is One Of The Cell Salts Essential For Maintaining The Bodys Electrolyte Balance. Typically Chloride Is Absorbed From Table Salt. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82382. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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