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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.
Plasma Test For Hemoglobin, This Test Helps To Diagnose Conditions That Affect The Health Of Hemoglobin. Hemoglobin Enables Blood To Transport Oxygen.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 91 - Repeat Lab Test |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $7.31 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83051 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $6.725 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83051 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83051 by major payers:
$6.42
$5.08
$8.15
$10.68
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CPT 83051
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Woodlands Specialty Hospital
$24.00Published rateEastland Memorial Hospital District, Eastland Memorial Hospital
$8.77Published rateVhs San Antonio Partners, LLC
$7.30Published rateSt Joseph Regional Health Center, St Joseph Ambulatory Surgery
St Joseph Regional Health Center
$6.57Published rateNevada Eye Care Professionals Little & Stein, Ltd.
Nevada Eye Care Professionals
$4.29Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 83051 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 83051 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 83051 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 83051-CPT | Low | Plasma Test For Hemoglobin, This Test Helps To Diagnose Conditions That Affect The Health Of Hemoglobin. Hemoglobin Enables Blood To Transport Oxygen. |
| 83060-CPT | Low | Reduced Blood Oxygen Test, The Test Examines A Blood Sample For Sulfhemoglobin. This Is A Substance Created By The Blood In Response To Certain Medicines. Sulfhemoglobin Makes Red Blood Cells Unable To Carry Oxygen And Can Result In Bluish-Colored Skin. |
| 83065-CPT | Low | Test For Unstable Hemoglobin, This Blood Test Evaluates The Sample For Hemoglobin That Breaks Down Too Quickly. The Condition Can Produce Symptoms Similar To Anemia. Unstable Hemoglobin May Also Be Produced During An Infection. |
| 83069-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. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 83051. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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