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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 82533 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Cortisol Hormone Test, This Test Screens For Cushings Syndrome (Too Much Cortisol) And Addisons Disease (Too Little Cortisol). Cortisol Is A Hormone That Plays A Major Role In The Bodys Stress Response.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $16.30 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82533 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $16.095 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82533 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82533 by major payers:
$14.18
BCBS / Anthem
$11.84
UnitedHealthcare
$20.09
Aetna
$23.64
Cigna
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CPT 82533
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$109.44Published rateStephen Wilczynski
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$9.64Published rateZakariah Mahmood
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$7.61Published rateKathleen Herne
Adam S Plotkin Md PA
$5.71Published rate
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 82530-CPT | Low | Cortisol Hormone Test, This Test Screens For Cushings Syndrome (Too Much Cortisol) And Addisons Disease (Too Little Cortisol). Cortisol Is A Hormone That Plays A Major Role In The Bodys Stress Response. |
| 82533-CPT | Low | Cortisol Hormone Test, This Test Screens For Cushings Syndrome (Too Much Cortisol) And Addisons Disease (Too Little Cortisol). Cortisol Is A Hormone That Plays A Major Role In The Bodys Stress Response. |
| 82638-CPT | Low | Drug Hypersensitivity Test, This Test Evaluates Glycoprotein Pseudocholinesterase A Liver Enzyme. Too Little Of This Enzyme Can Result In Being Unable To Properly Metabolize Certain Drugs. |
| 82642-CPT | Low | Male Hormone Testing, This Hormone Test Evaluates Dihydrotestosterone Which Plays A Role In Causing Loss Of Hair. The Hormone Is Most Closely Related To Testosterone And Other Male Characteristic Hormones. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82533. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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