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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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | QW - CLIA Waived Tests 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $7.20 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82977 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $7.11 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82977 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82977 by major payers:
$5.37
$5.08
$8.74
$10.31
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CPT 82977
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Alison Kalani
$33.36Published rateKelly Locke
High Plains Community Health Center Incorporated
$4.40Published rateEric Abbott
Optumcare Colorado Springs, LLC
$4.11Published rateMelanie Metcalf
University Physicians Incorporated
$3.01Published rateRyan Sullivan
$3.01Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82977 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82977 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 82977 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82977-CPT | Low | Bile Enzyme (Ggt) Test, Ggt (Gamma Glutamic Transpeptidase) Is An Enzyme Produced In The Bile Ducts. This Test Helps Screen For Liver Disease. |
| 82978-CPT | Low | Test Of Glutathione Deficiency, Test For Glutathione Deficiency. Glutathione Is A Type Of Amino Acid That Has Antioxidant Properties And Is Found In Red Blood Cells. |
| 82979-CPT | Low | Test Of Glutathione Deficiency, Test For Glutathione Deficiency. Glutathione Is A Type Of Amino Acid That Has Antioxidant Properties And Is Found In Red Blood Cells. |
| 83001-CPT | Low | Fertility Hormone Test, Fsh (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) Is A Hormone Made In The Pituitary Gland That Stimulates Ova (Eggs) Or Sperm To Mature. The Test Checks Blood Or A 24-Hour Urine Sample. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82977. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 82977 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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