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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 82482 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 GW - Condition not related to the patient's terminal condition |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $9.81 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82482 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $9.685 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82482 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82482 by major payers:

$7.91
BCBS / Anthem

$6.11
UnitedHealthcare

$10.48
Aetna

$14.10
Cigna
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82482 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 82482. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| 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. |
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