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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $9.55 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82615 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $8.785 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82615 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82615 by major payers:

$8.01

$6.27

$9.90

$13.70
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Da Pediatric Rehabilitation
Christopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
St Francis Medical Center, Inc
St Francis Medical Center Inc
Tyler County Hospital District
Christus Health Ark-La-Tex, Christus St. Michael Health System
Christus Health Arklatex
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82615 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82615 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 82615 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82382-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. |
| 82480-CPT | Low | Nervous System Blood Test, Cholinesterase Is An Enzyme Present In The Blood That Is Essential For A Healthy Nervous System. The Test Is Used Most Often To Assess Exposure To Pesticides That Contain Organophosphates. |
| 82542-CPT | Low | Col Chromotography Qual Quan, Column Chromatography Includes Mass Spectrometry If Performed Eg Hplc Lc Lc Ms Lc Ms Ms Gc Gc Ms Ms Gc Ms Hplc Ms Non Drug Analyte S Not Elsewhere Specified Qualitative Or Quantitative Each Specimen |
| 82615-CPT | Low | Urine Amino Acid Test, The Urine Test For Amino Acids Detects Rare Genetic Disorders That Affect The Ability To Use Nutrients From Food. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82615. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82615 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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