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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $19.40 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82600 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $17.85 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82600 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82600 by major payers:
$17.24
$13.76
$21.15
$28.70
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CPT 82600
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Hcn Ep Horizon City, LLC, The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus
Hcn Ep Horizon City LLC
$60.00Published rateChristopher Raio
Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC
$26.58Published rateGranbury Hospital Corporation, Lake Granbury Medical Center
Granbury Hospital Corporation
$19.39Published rateThe Good Shepherd Hospital, Inc., Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
$11.53Published rateAscension Seton, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Ascension Seton
$7.36Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82600 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82600 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 82600 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82383-CPT | Low | Stress Hormone Test, A Lab Test For Catecholamines (Blood Or 24-Hour Urine Sample) Is Often Performed To Help Diagnose An Adrenal Gland Tumor Or Other Condition. Catecholamines Are Stress Response Hormones Such As Epinephrine Norepinephrine And Dopamine. |
| 82436-CPT | Low | Chloride Electrolyte Test, This Test Checks A Urine Sample For Chloride. This Is One Of The Cell Salts Essential For Maintaining The Bodys Electrolyte Balance. Typically Chloride Is Absorbed From Table Salt. |
| 82438-CPT | Low | Chloride Electrolyte Test, This Test Checks A Body Fluid For Chloride. This Is One Of The Cell Salts Essential For Maintaining The Bodys Electrolyte Balance. Typically Chloride Is Absorbed From Table Salt. |
| 82600-CPT | Low | Test For Exposure To Cyanide, Cyanide Is Poisonous In Both Its Gas And Solid (Salt) Forms. The Test Detects Contact With Toxic Amounts. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82600. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82600 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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