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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.
Fasting Blood Sugar Test, The Test Measures The Amount Of Glucose In A Blood Sample. The Sample May Be Collected After An 8-Hour Fast To Evaluate How Well Carbohydrates Are Turned Into Glucose. A Pinprick Test Touches A Drop To Color-Reactive Paper To Measure The Glucose Level.
| 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 | $5.04 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82948 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $4.635 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82948 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82948 by major payers:
$3.95
$3.77
$5.16
$6.78
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CPT 82948
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82948 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82948 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 82948 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82947-CPT | Low | Fasting Blood Sugar Test, The Test Measures The Amount Of Glucose In A Blood Sample. The Sample May Be Collected After An 8-Hour Fast To Evaluate How Well Carbohydrates Are Turned Into Glucose. A Pinprick Test Touches A Drop To Color-Reactive Paper To Measure The Glucose Level. |
| 82948-CPT | Low | Fasting Blood Sugar Test, The Test Measures The Amount Of Glucose In A Blood Sample. The Sample May Be Collected After An 8-Hour Fast To Evaluate How Well Carbohydrates Are Turned Into Glucose. A Pinprick Test Touches A Drop To Color-Reactive Paper To Measure The Glucose Level. |
| 82950-CPT | Low | Glucose Tolerance Test, Glucose Tolerance Testing (Gtt) Evaluates Carbohydrate Metabolism. The Person Eats A High Carbohydrate Meal Or Drinks An Oral Glucose Solution. Two Hours Later Blood Glucose Levels Are Checked To Measure How Well Carbohydrates Are Turned Into Glucose. |
| 82951-CPT | Low | Glucose Tolerance Test, Glucose Tolerance Testing (Gtt) Evaluates Carbohydrate Metabolism. A Glucose Solution Can Be Drunk Or Delivered Directly Into The Bloodstream By Iv. After This Anywhere From One To Four Or More Samples Are Measured To Assess How The Body Handles Blood Sugar. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82948. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82948 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Frequently Asked Questions
A fee schedule is a comprehensive listing of fees used by healthcare providers and insurance companies to determine the payment for specific medical services, procedures, and supplies. It typically includes the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes, along with the corresponding charges or reimbursement rates for those services.
To find the cost of a specific medical procedure or service, you generally need the CPT code for that service and your specific location. For an accurate estimate tailored to your situation, we recommend using a dedicated fee schedule lookup tool. Payerprice offers such a tool that allows users to search with CPT codes and specific locations to understand potential costs.
CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology. CPT codes are standardized five-character alphanumeric codes used by healthcare providers to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. They are essential for accurate medical billing, for determining reimbursement rates by insurance companies, and for understanding the cost of specific procedures.
For precise fee schedule information based on specific CPT codes and your location, we recommend using Payerprice. Payerprice provides a dedicated fee schedule lookup tool that allows users to input CPT codes and geographical details to retrieve relevant pricing information. This helps you get a clearer understanding of potential costs for medical services in your area.
While CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) publishes national fee schedules primarily for Medicare services, these rates may not reflect commercial insurance rates or the actual costs charged by all providers. For a broader and more comprehensive view of fee schedules, including commercial payer rates that are relevant to your specific CPT code and location, Payerprice offers a specialized fee schedule lookup tool. Payerprice's tool is designed to provide users with more specific and varied pricing data beyond just Medicare rates, helping you understand potential costs across different payers relevant to your situation.