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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 82642 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
| 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 | $29.28 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82642 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $28.10 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82642 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82642 by major payers:

$24.16
BCBS / Anthem

$18.85
UnitedHealthcare

$29.87
Aetna

$62.52
Cigna
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Donald Hoelzel
Atlantic Health System Inc
Christopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
Baycare Home Care, Inc.
Baycare Home Care Inc
Christopher Raio
Mercy Medical Center
E And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC, E And A Healthcare On The Go
E And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82642 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 82507-CPT | Low | Citrate |
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| 82642-CPT | Low | Male Hormone Testing, This Hormone Test Evaluates Dihydrotestosterone Which Plays A Role In Causing Loss Of Hair. The Hormone Is Most Closely Related To Testosterone And Other Male Characteristic Hormones. |
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