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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 82523 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
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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 | 90 - Reference Laboratory QW - CLIA Waived Tests |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $18.68 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82523 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $18.445 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82523 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82523 by major payers:
$16.89
BCBS / Anthem
$13.13
UnitedHealthcare
$21.24
Aetna
$27.18
Cigna
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CPT 82523
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$41.10Published rateChristopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
$22.19Published rateColumbia Medical Center Of Lewisville Subsidiary Lp, Medical City Lewisville
De Marketing And Sales
$18.68Published rateSharron Acosta M.D.P.A.
Sharron Acosta, M.D., P.A.
$15.67Published rateAmy Moore
Bama Heart Doc, PC Dba Alabama Heart & Vascular Medicine
$7.84Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82523 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 82523. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 82397-CPT | Low | Chemistry Test For Substance, The Chemiluminescence Test Method Mixes Two Chemicals Together And Evaluates The Light Produced By The Mix. The Test Is Used To Identify Substances And Measure Their Amount In The Sample Being Tested. |
| 82415-CPT | Low | Antibiotic Monitoring, Lab Blood Test To Ensure Therapeutic Levels Of An Antibiotic. Monitoring Ensures Levels Are High Enough To Treat The Infection But Low Enough To Avoid Toxicity. |
| 82523-CPT | Low | Collagen Cross-Link Test, This Test Evaluates Collagen For Cross-Links. This Indicates The Health Of Bone Structure And Bone Creation. It Is Related To Parathyroid Gland Function And Osteoporosis. |
| 82525-CPT | Low | Copper Test, This Test Checks A Sample Of Blood Or Urine For Copper A Mineral Needed In Very Small Amounts To Make Red Blood Cells. |
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