CPT 82485 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Chemistry Procedures Pathology and Laboratory Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 82485 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82485 by major payers:
$18.53
$14.41
$20.92
$30.10
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 82485 | $27.26 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 208243412 - SAMARITAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PC | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82485 | $24.53 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82485 | $24.53 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 208243412 - SAMARITAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PC | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82485 | $12.39 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111635088 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82485 | $25.54 | 1851487086 - FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, AVALA | 721426390 - (LA) FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER, LLC DBA AVALA | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82485 | $18.59 | 1821544925 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH CANCER INST-SENECA | 811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82485 | $12.39 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111635088 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82485 | $24.53 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82485 | $8.67 | 1366428401 - AARON ASKEW | 931261079 - THE ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL CENTER OF THE CASCADES | OR | Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (207XX0801X) |
United | 82485 | $12.11 | 1447317110 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE, INC., BAPTIST HOME HEALT CARE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 590657322 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 82485 | $14.48 | 1952309171 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 82485 | $20.64 | 1861994808 - HCN EP HORIZON CITY, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE NORTHEAST CAMPUS | 813935393 - (TX) HCN EP HORIZON CITY LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82485 | $20.64 | 1821026816 - EAST COOPER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC., EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER | 934555562 | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82485 | $12.12 | 1730106824 - NEVADA EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS LITTLE & STEIN, LTD. | 880316581 - NEVADA EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS | NV | Ophthalmology Physician (207W00000X) |
United | 82485 | $11.15 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 82485 vs. Other Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Codes
The CPT 82485 code is part of the Chemistry Procedures services used for Pathology and Laboratory 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 82485 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 82485. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82485 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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