CPT 83090 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 83090 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83090 by major payers:

$15.13

$13.43

$20.87

$25.63
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 83090 | $17.92 | 1417941295 - UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | 756001354 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $17.92 | 1962472431 - COASTAL CAROLINA MEDICAL CENTER, INC., COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL | 934580630 | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $9.89 | 1457358103 - BELLVILLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT, BELLVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 274005511 - BELLVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $17.92 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 83090 | $9.89 | 1457358103 - BELLVILLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT, BELLVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 274005511 - BELLVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $17.92 | 1376591941 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 1 OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 726015227 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $14.77 | 1306843826 - WEST CARROLL HEALTH SYSTEMS LLC, WEST CARROLL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 562300247 - WEST CARROLL HEALTH SYSTEMS L.L.C. | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $24.62 | 1801825005 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF LASALLE PARISH, LASALLE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 720690217 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF LASALLE PARISH | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $17.92 | 1508810573 - BAY AREA HEALTHCARE GROUP, LTD., CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER | 752387418 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $14.14 | 1881665164 - CLHG-LEESVILLE, BYRD REGIONAL HOSPITAL | 824337635 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $6.80 | 1164526786 - ASCENSION SETON, ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN | 741109643 - ASCENSION SETON | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $31.25 | 1184622847 - CHI ST. LUKE'S HEALTH BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MEDICAL CENTER | 741161938 - CHI ST LUKES HEALTH BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MEDICAL CENTER | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $9.89 | 1134126659 - CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | 720878037 - (LA) CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $16.12 | 1467496802 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, INC., ST. FRANCIS EASTSIDE | 582504530 - (SC) ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL INC | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83090 | $17.92 | 1376591941 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 1 OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 726015227 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 83090 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 83090 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 83090 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 83012-CPT | Low | Blood 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-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. |
| 83090-CPT | Low | Homocysteine Amino Acid Test, This Test Measures Levels Of Homocysteine An Amino Acid In A Blood Or Urine Sample. Homocysteine Levels Are Related To Metabolism And Stress. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 83090. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 83090 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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