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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.
Measure Of Blood Oxygen Level, Measurement Of Oxygen Saturation In The Blood. A Low Result Indicates That Oxygen Is Not Reaching Organs Or That The Blood Is Not Able To Transport Enough Oxygen Around The Body.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 91 - Repeat Lab Test |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $9.77 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82810 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $9.23 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82810 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82810 by major payers:
$8.27
$6.46
$10.54
$14.30
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CPT 82810
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$21.49Published rateChu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$9.77Published rateBaycare Home Care, Inc.
Baycare Home Care Inc
$8.82Published rateChristopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
$5.86Published rateBrittany Ptachick
Hroa 401k Plan
$4.10Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82810 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82810 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 82810 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82775-CPT | Low | Milk Digestion Enzyme Test, Galactosemia Screening Usually Is Given To Newborns. The Purpose Is To Check For Deficiency Of Enzymes Needed To Digest Lactose (Milk Sugar). |
| 82776-CPT | Low | Milk Digestion Enzyme Test, Galactosemia Screening Usually Is Given To Newborns. The Purpose Is To Check For Deficiency Of Enzymes Needed To Digest Lactose (Milk Sugar). |
| 82805-CPT | Low | Blood Gases W O2 Saturation, Gases Blood Any Combination Of Ph Pco2 Po2 Co2 Hco3 Including Calculated O2 Saturation With O2 Saturation By Direct Measurement Except Pulse Oximetry |
| 82810-CPT | Low | Measure Of Blood Oxygen Level, Measurement Of Oxygen Saturation In The Blood. A Low Result Indicates That Oxygen Is Not Reaching Organs Or That The Blood Is Not Able To Transport Enough Oxygen Around The Body. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82810. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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