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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.
Test For Heavy Metal Exposure, Heavy Metals Include Arsenic Barium Bismuth Antimony And Mercury. They Are Present In Some Industrial Applications. The Test Is Not Specific For A Certain Metal But Can Indicate Exposure To Toxic Levels.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $20.94 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83015 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $19.81 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83015 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83015 by major payers:
$16.92
$13.80
$21.86
$30.18
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CPT 83015
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$46.07Published rateEastland Memorial Hospital District, Eastland Memorial Hospital
$25.12Published rateColumbia Medical Center Of Denton Subsidiary Lp, Medical City Denton
Columbia Medical Center Of Denton Subsidiary Lp
$20.94Published rateHospital Service District No. 1 Of Caldwell Parish, Citizens Medical Center
Citizens Medical Center
$20.94Published rateCumberland Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio LLC, Legent Orthopedic & Spine
$7.53Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 83015 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 83015 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 83015 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 83015-CPT | Low | Test For Heavy Metal Exposure, Heavy Metals Include Arsenic Barium Bismuth Antimony And Mercury. They Are Present In Some Industrial Applications. The Test Is Not Specific For A Certain Metal But Can Indicate Exposure To Toxic Levels. |
| 83018-CPT | Low | Test For Heavy Metal Exposure, Heavy Metals Include Arsenic Barium Bismuth Antimony And Mercury. They Are Present In Some Industrial Applications. The Test Is Not Specific For A Certain Metal But Can Indicate Exposure To Toxic Levels. |
| 83020-CPT | Low | Blood Oxygen Capacity Test, Blood Or Urine Is Tested For Hemoglobin (Hb) A Protein That Carries Oxygen In Red Blood Cells. Excessive Amounts Of The Various Types Of Hb Are Linked To Anemia And Premature Cell Death. |
| 83021-CPT | Low | Blood Oxygen Capacity Test, Blood Or Urine Is Tested For Hemoglobin (Hb) A Protein That Carries Oxygen In Red Blood Cells. Excessive Amounts Of The Various Types Of Hb Are Linked To Anemia And Premature Cell Death. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 83015. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 83015 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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