CPT 82610 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 | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 82610 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82610 by major payers:
$14.76
$10.93
$19.03
$51.29
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 82610 | $11.10 | 1679578439 - MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CENTER, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL TYLER | 750818167 - (TX) MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CENTER | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82610 | $18.52 | 1871137513 - CANYON ATLANTIC | 843385649 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82610 | $11.11 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82610 | $18.52 | 1063466035 - CHCA CLEAR LAKE LP, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | 621801360 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82610 | $18.52 | 1659323772 - COLUMBIA PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER OF FORT WORTH SUBSIDIARY LP, MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH | 621682202 - (TX) COLUMBIA PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER OF FORT WORTH SUBSIDIARY LP | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82610 | $60.00 | 1801164967 - DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION | 270939565 - (FL) DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 82610 | $18.52 | 1841237807 - CHCA MAINLAND, L.P., MAINLAND MEDICAL CENTER | 621801360 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82610 | $16.81 | 1851487086 - FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, AVALA | 721426390 - (LA) FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER, LLC DBA AVALA | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82610 | $18.52 | 1114998911 - GRANBURY HOSPITAL CORPORATION, LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER | 752682017 - (TX) GRANBURY HOSPITAL CORPORATION | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82610 | $2.66 | 1093783391 - CHRISTUS SPOHN HEALTH SYSTEM CORPORATION, CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL KLEBERG | 760422435 - C H WILKINSON PHYSICIAN NETWORK | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82610 | $11.11 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82610 | $16.69 | 1265437644 - WEST JEFFERSON HOLDINGS, LLC, WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER | 472667968 - WEST JEFFERSON HOLDINGS, LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 82610 | $15.56 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 208243412 - SAMARITAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PC | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 82610 | $11.40 | 1073638490 - SHARRON ACOSTA M.D.P.A. | 742979530 - SHARRON ACOSTA, M.D., P.A. | TX | Ophthalmology Physician (207W00000X) |
United | 82610 | $7.78 | 1003166612 - MATTHEW LILLEY | 931261079 - THE ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL CENTER OF THE CASCADES | OR | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X) |
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 82610 vs. Other Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Codes
The CPT 82610 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 82610 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82435-CPT | Low | Chloride Electrolyte Test, This Test Checks A Blood Sample For Chloride. This Is One Of The Cell Salts Essential For Maintaining The Bodys Electrolyte Balance. Typically Chloride Is Absorbed From Table Salt. |
| 82554-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. |
| 82575-CPT | Low | Kidney Function Test, This Test Measures The Rate At Which The Kidneys Filter Creatinine A Waste Product Of Creatine Which Is An Energy-Supplying Organic Acid. |
| 82610-CPT | Low | Blood Protein Marker Test, The Test Measures Cystatin C A Blood Protein Marker. The Amount Of This Protein Indicates The Health Of The Kidneys And How Well The Kidneys Filtration System Is Working. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82610. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82610 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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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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