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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.
Stomach Acid Test, Gastrin Is A Hormone That Regulates Stomach Acid Secretion. This Test Measures The Amount Of Gastrin In A Blood Sample.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $17.69 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82938 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $17.47 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82938 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82938 by major payers:
$16.07
$13.00
$19.51
$25.92
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CPT 82938
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All Ways Homecare Inc
$55.00Published rateChristopher Raio
Mercy Medical Center
$24.25Published rateTops Specialty Hospital, Ltd., Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital
Tops Specialty Hospital Ltd
$17.69Published ratePrisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital Vascular Lab
Prisma Health - Upstate
$15.92Published rateChristopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
$9.55Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82938 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82938 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 82938 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82820-CPT | Low | Hemoglobin-Oxygen Binding Test, The Hemoglobin-Oxygen Binding Test Measures How Well Hemoglobin Can Bind With Oxygen. If The Two Substances Do Not Combine Well Organs And Other Tissues May Be Starved Of The Oxygen They Need. |
| 82930-CPT | Low | Stomach Acid Test, The Stomach (Gastric) Acid Test Evaluates Secretion Of Hydrochloric Acid Which Is Essential For This Stage Of Digestion. Conditions Such As Pernicious Anemia And Peptic Ulcers Can Greatly Affect Stomach Acid Secretion. |
| 82938-CPT | Low | Stomach Acid Test, Gastrin Is A Hormone That Regulates Stomach Acid Secretion. This Test Measures The Amount Of Gastrin In A Blood Sample. |
| 82941-CPT | Low | Stomach Acid Test, Gastrin Is A Hormone That Regulates Stomach Acid Secretion. This Test Measures The Amount Of Gastrin In A Blood Sample. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82938. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82938 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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