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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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.
| 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 | $29.08 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82383 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $26.75 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82383 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82383 by major payers:

$24.43

$18.83

$30.72

$41.76
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82383 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82383 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 82383 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. |
| 82552-CPT | Low | Enzyme (Cpk) Blood Test, This Blood Test Measures The Level Of Creatine Phosphokinase (Cpk) An Enzyme In The Brain Heart Lungs And Skeletal Tissue. Testing Can Confirm An Injury And Identify Damaged Tissue. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82383. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82383 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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