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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 | 90 - Reference Laboratory GY - Notice of Liability Not Issued, Not Required Under Payer Policy. |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $15.45 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82978 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $14.21 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82978 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82978 by major payers:
$13.15
$10.44
$16.10
$22.15
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CPT 82978
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$33.99Published rateChristopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
$20.39Published rateHospital Service District No. 1 Of Caldwell Parish, Citizens Medical Center
Citizens Medical Center
$15.44Published ratePrisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Ctr For Ped & Int Med-West
Prisma Health - Upstate
$13.90Published rateChristopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$8.34Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82978 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 82978 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 82978 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. |
| 83006-CPT | Low | Pituitary Gland Tests, Hgh Stimulation Is One Type Of Human Growth Hormone Test. It Helps To Diagnose Low Pituitary Gland Function. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 82978. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
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