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CPT 82943 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: August 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.

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Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Chemistry Procedures

Common Place of Service

81 - Independent Laboratory

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

90 - Reference Laboratory

26 - Professional component

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 82943

National average reimbursement for CPT 82943 by major payers:

bcbs

$12.69

uhc

$10.05

aetna

$16.71

cigna

$21.15

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For billing codeCPT 82943
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty
United
82943$12.851629432869 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH OP SURGERY SPARTANBURG811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATESCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82943$12.851417505694 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH HILLCREST HOSPITAL VASCULAR LAB811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATESCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82943$12.851851847974 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH CANCER INST-EASLEY811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATESCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82943$6.001003166612 - MATTHEW LILLEY931261079 - THE ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL CENTER OF THE CASCADESOROrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
82943$16.981255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITALNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
82943$19.581255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO208243412 - SAMARITAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PCNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
82943$35.001649599168 - RESTORATIVE HEALTH REHABILITATION INC272533824 - (FL) RESTORATIVE HEALTH REHABILITATION INCFLHome Health Agency (251E00000X)
United
82943$6.001790057420 - BAMA HEART DOC, P.C., ALABAMA HEART AND VASCULAR MEDICINE451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINEALInterventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X)
United
82943$14.281225381197 - EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS, LLC, BAPTIST NEIGHBORHOOD HOSPITAL HAUSMAN452497248 - (TX) EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS LLCTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82943$14.281134172406 - COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF ARLINGTON SUBSIDIARY LP, MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON621682201 - COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF ARLINGTON SUBSIDIARY LPTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82943$31.441073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
82943$7.721255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO112050523 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITALNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
82943$18.861255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO111635088 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTERNYEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
82943$14.281033165501 - METHODIST HOSPITALS OF DALLAS, METHODIST RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTER750800661 - METHODIST HOSPITALS OF DALLASTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
82943$10.431811000177 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS PA570634747 - CHARLESTON RADIOLOGISTS, P.A.SCDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 82943 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes

The CPT 82943 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 82943 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
82941-CPTLowStomach Acid Test, Gastrin Is A Hormone That Regulates Stomach Acid Secretion. This Test Measures The Amount Of Gastrin In A Blood Sample.
82943-CPTLowPituitary Gland Test Glucagon, This Test Measures The Reaction Of The Pituitary Gland To An Injection Of Glucagon. If The Gland (Located At The Base Of The Brain) Is Functioning Normally It Will Produce Cortisone And Human Growth Hormone.
82945-CPTLowTest Body Fluid For Glucose, The Test Measures Joint Or Spinal Fluid For Glucose Quantity. An End-Product Of Carbohydrate Metabolism Glucose Is One Of The Bodys Energy Foods. Its Presence In These Fluids Can Indicate A Condition Or Disease.
82946-CPTLowGlucagon Test Series, The Glucagon Tolerance Test Helps Diagnose Hypoglycemic And Insulin Conditions. A Two-Minute Glucagon Iv Injection Causes An Insulin Peak. Glucose And Insulin Levels Are Measured At Baseline And Timed Intervals.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82943. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 82943 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

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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