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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 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 90 - Reference Laboratory 91 - Repeat Lab Test |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 82633 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 82633 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82633 by major payers:

$27.02

$21.87

$34.38

$45.24
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82633 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82633 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 82633 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82415-CPT | Low | Antibiotic Monitoring, Lab Blood Test To Ensure Therapeutic Levels Of An Antibiotic. Monitoring Ensures Levels Are High Enough To Treat The Infection But Low Enough To Avoid Toxicity. |
| 82485-CPT | Low | Test For Dermatan Sulfate, Dermatan Sulfate (Chondroitin B Sulfate) Is Found In The Skin Blood Vessels And Valves Tendons And Lungs. It Belongs To A Group Of Substances That Play An Important Role In Carbohydrate Digestion. The Test Indicates Whether Amounts Are Out Of Balance. |
| 82528-CPT | Low | Steroid Hormone Test, Corticosterone Is A Steroid Hormone Involved In The Conversion Of Cholesterol To Cortisol In The Adrenal Gland. The Test Helps To Evaluate Adrenal Gland Function. |
| 82633-CPT | Low | Adrenal Hormone Test, Desoxycorticosterone-11 Is A Hormone Made In The Adrenal Glands. It Is Involved In The Process Of Converting Nutrients To Energy That Individual Cells Can Use. The Test Can Indicate Hormone Imbalance. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82633. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82633 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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