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CPT 83020 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 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.

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.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Chemistry Procedures

Common Place of Service

81 - Independent Laboratory

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

90 - Reference Laboratory

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 83020
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 83020

National average reimbursement for CPT 83020 by major payers:

bcbs

$15.54

uhc

$8.98

aetna

$15.74

cigna

$25.66

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CPT 83020
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  1. Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks, LLC, Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Kelly

    Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks LLC

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1841844735Tax ID 45-2497248

    $52.50Published rate
  2. Resolute Hospital Company, LLC, Resolute Health Hospital

    Resolute Hospital Company LLC

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1427472463Tax ID 46-2942963

    $12.86Published rate
  3. St Davids Healthcare Partnership Lp LLP, Round Rock Medical Center

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1649223645Tax ID 74-2781812

    $12.86Published rate
  4. Wilbarger County Hospital District, Wilbarger General Hospital

    Wilbarger General Hospital Employee Benefit Plan

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1316931835Tax ID 75-6047638

    $7.65Published rate
  5. Ascension Seton, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

    Ascension Seton

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1164526786Tax ID 74-1109643

    $4.88Published rate

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CPT 83020 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes

The CPT 83020 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 83020 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
83010-CPTLowBlood Protein Binding Test, This Test Measures The Binding Of The Protein Haptoglobin To Hemoglobin And Reveals Whether Or Not The Body Is Maintaining A Balance Between Red Blood Cell Destruction And Production.
83012-CPTLowBlood Protein Binding Test, This Test Measures The Binding Of The Protein Haptoglobin To Hemoglobin And Reveals Whether Or Not The Body Is Maintaining A Balance Between Red Blood Cell Destruction And Production.
83020-CPTLowBlood 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-CPTLowBlood 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.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 83020. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 83020 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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