CPT 82540 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 | • Pathology and Laboratory Procedures • Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | • 81 - Independent Laboratory • 49 - Independent Clinic |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 26 - Professional component • 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 82540 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82540 by major payers:
$4.06
$3.37
$5.67
$6.92
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 82540 | $4.63 | 1568818417 - METHODIST HOSPITALS OF DALLAS, METHODIST SOUTHLAKE MEDICAL CENTER | 750800661 - METHODIST HOSPITALS OF DALLAS | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82540 | $15.00 | 1316936990 - EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO | 746000756 - (TX) EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82540 | $4.63 | 1124170691 - WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC., WILLIS KNIGHTON SOUTH HOSPITAL | 720400933 - (LA) WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82540 | $2.72 | 1932123247 - DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, PARKLAND HEALTH | 756004221 - DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82540 | $5.51 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82540 | $5.69 | 1265437644 - WEST JEFFERSON HOLDINGS, LLC, WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER | 472667968 - WEST JEFFERSON HOLDINGS, LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82540 | $4.63 | 1588631311 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLC, SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE | 263120962 - (LA) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82540 | $5.82 | 1396394961 - CLHG-ACADIAN, LLC, ACADIAN MEDICAL CENTER | 825359949 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82540 | $4.63 | 1902857766 - COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS INC, MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS | 621650582 - (TX) COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS INC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82540 | $4.17 | 1467496802 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, INC., ST. FRANCIS EASTSIDE | 582504530 - (SC) ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL INC | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82540 | $6.07 | 1689676835 - NATCHITOCHES PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT, NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 726013916 - (LA) NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82540 | $2.51 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82540 | $2.78 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82540 | $4.63 | 1588631311 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLC, SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE | 263120962 - (LA) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82540 | $15.00 | 1184042822 - WOODLANDS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | 462263738 - (TX) WOODLANDS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
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 82540 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82540 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 82540 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82540-CPT | Low | Creatine |
| 82542-CPT | Low | Column Chromatography Includes Mass Spectrometry If Performed (Eg Hplc Lc Lc/Ms Lc/Mc-Ms Gc Gc/Ms-Ms Gc/Ms Hplc/Ms) Non-Drug Analyte(S) Notelsewhere Specified; Qualitative And Quantitative Each Specimen Revised 01/01/2016 |
| 82552-CPT | Low | Creatine Kinase (Ck)(Cpk) Isoenzyme |
| 82565-CPT | Low | Creatinine; Blood |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82540. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82540 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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