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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 91 - Repeat Lab Test |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $3.28 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82962 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $3.28 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82962 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82962 by major payers:

$3.10

$6.09

$3.72

$4.61
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Liviu Rappaport
Primary Care Partners, LLC
Rosario Fatima Hohl-Stillwell
Capital Health Multispecialty Group
Rina Zuniga
Virtua Medical Group PA
Eiswarya Chichili
Warren Health Care Alliance, PC
Robert Simon
Deborah Cardiovascular Group P C
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The CPT 82962 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 82962 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82785-CPT | Low | Allergy Antibody Test (Ig E), This Antibody Test Checks For The Ig E (Or Immunoglobulin) Antibody Produced During Allergic Reactions Or Anaphylaxis. Ig E Is Measured In A Blood Or Spinal Fluid Sample. |
| 82946-CPT | Low | Glucagon 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. |
| 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. |
| 82962-CPT | Low | Glucose Blood By Glucose Moni, Glucose Blood By Glucose Monitoring Device(S) Cleared Bythe Fda Specifically For Home Use Glucoseblood By Glucose Monitoring Device(S) Cleared By |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82962. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82962 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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CPT 82962 is used for documenting and billing Glucose Blood-Device For Home Use, categorized under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures and Chemistry Procedures.
Factors affecting CPT 82962 fee schedules include Medicare & Medicaid Rates (government-set), Private Insurance Rates (negotiated), Geographic Location (costs higher in urban areas), and Provider Type (hospital vs. private practice). To find specific fee schedules based on your location and situation, you can use Payerprice's fee schedule lookup tool, which allows you to search with the CPT code and your specific location.