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Last Verified: September 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 | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 90 - Reference Laboratory GW - Condition not related to the patient's terminal condition |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 82482 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 82482 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82482 by major payers:
$7.91
$6.11
$10.48
$14.10
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CPT 82482
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All Ways Homecare Inc
$55.00Published rateSt. Lukes Hospital At The Vintage
St Lukes Hospital At The Vintage
$14.72Published rateSt. Davids Healthcare Partnership, L.P., LLP, Heart Hospital Of Austin
$9.81Published rateLancaster Regional Hospital, Lp, Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
Lancaster Regional Hospital, Lp
$8.82Published ratePark Place Surgery Center, LLC, Park Place Surgical Hospital
Park Place Surgical Hospital
$3.52Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82482 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82482 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 82482 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82482-CPT | Low | Liver Function Blood Test, The Cholinesterase Blood Test Can Indicate Damage To The Liver Or Exposure To Pesticides If Amounts Are Low. Cholinesterase Is An Enzyme Produced In The Liver. |
| 82485-CPT | Low | Test For Dermatan Sulfate, Dermatan Sulfate (Chondroitin B Sulfate) Is Found In The Skin Blood Vessels And Valves Tendons And Lungs. It Belongs To A Group Of Substances That Play An Important Role In Carbohydrate Digestion. The Test Indicates Whether Amounts Are Out Of Balance. |
| 82495-CPT | Low | Chromium |
| 82550-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 82482. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82482 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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