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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.
Fertility Hormone (Lh) Testing, Luteinizing Hormone (Lh) Is Made In The Pituitary Gland. It Is Required For Egg Production In Females And Testosterone Release In Males And Is Part Of A Full Fertility Work-Up. The Test Checks Either Blood Or A 24-Hour Urine Sample.
| 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 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $18.52 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83002 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $18.29 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83002 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83002 by major payers:
$16.18
$13.15
$22.88
$27.69
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CPT 83002
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$40.74Published rateLauren Owens
Association Of University Physicians
$20.73Published rateCharleston Radiologists PA
Charleston Radiologists, P.A.
$13.52Published rateNevada Eye Care Professionals Little & Stein, Ltd.
Nevada Eye Care Professionals
$10.87Published rateJessica Floyd
University Physicians Incorporated
$7.78Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 83002 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 83002 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 83002 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 83002-CPT | Low | Fertility Hormone (Lh) Testing, Luteinizing Hormone (Lh) Is Made In The Pituitary Gland. It Is Required For Egg Production In Females And Testosterone Release In Males And Is Part Of A Full Fertility Work-Up. The Test Checks Either Blood Or A 24-Hour Urine Sample. |
| 83003-CPT | Low | Human Growth Hormone Test, Human Growth Hormone (Hgh) Affects Numerous Development Functions. Both Blood And Amniotic Fluid May Be Tested. The Results Can Show Problems Either With The Pituitary Gland Or With Adrenal Gland Hormone Regulation. |
| 83516-CPT | Low | Immunoassay For Analyte Other, Immunoassay For Analyte Other Than Infectious Agent Antibody Or Infectious Agent Antigen Qualitative Or Semiquantitative Multiple Step Method |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 83002. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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