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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.
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| 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 XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $18.06 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82387 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $17.835 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82387 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82387 by major payers:
$16.52
$14.05
$20.27
$26.71
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CPT 82387
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All Ways Homecare Inc
$55.00Published rateChristopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
$21.46Published ratePrisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital Vascular Lab
Prisma Health - Upstate
$16.25Published rateLeon Home Health, LLC, Leon At Home
$11.89Published rateE And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC, E And A Healthcare On The Go
E And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC
$6.32Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82387 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82387 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 82387 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82380-CPT | Low | Vitamin A (Retinol) Test, This Blood Test Measures The Amount Of Vitamin A Present. The Purpose Is To Verify A Vitamin A Deficiency Or Toxicity (Excess). |
| 82387-CPT | Low | Test Breast Cancer Progression, Cathepsin D Is An Enzyme That Tends To Be Present When A Breast Cancer Is Spreading To Other Areas (Metastasizing). The Test Examines A Sample Of Breast Tissue. |
| 82390-CPT | Low | Copper Enzyme Test, The Test Checks Blood And Urine For Ceruloplasmin A Plasma Enzyme. The Test Helps Diagnose Wilsons Disease A Rare Genetic Disease That Causes The Body To Retain Excess Copper. |
| 82480-CPT | Low | Nervous System Blood Test, Cholinesterase Is An Enzyme Present In The Blood That Is Essential For A Healthy Nervous System. The Test Is Used Most Often To Assess Exposure To Pesticides That Contain Organophosphates. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82387. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82387 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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