CPT 83518 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 | • 11 - Office • 72 - Rural Health Clinic |
| Common Modifiers | • None • QW - CLIA Waived Tests • XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 83518 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83518 by major payers:
$7.65
$9.76
$9.66
$14.11
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 83518 | $4.98 | 1144227935 - CONCORDIA PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NUMBER ONE, TRINITY MEDICAL | 720578642 - (LA) RIVERLAND MEDICAL CENTER | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 83518 | $5.78 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111635088 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 83518 | $9.52 | 1033320049 - ANN STECK | 344428256 - TOLEDO HOSPITAL | OH | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | 83518 | $21.21 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 83518 | $7.11 | 1003192311 - EL CAMPO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 452750258 - (TX) EL CAMPO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83518 | $8.68 | 1841746948 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH CANCER INST-GREER | 811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83518 | $9.64 | 1295036770 - CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRE OPERATING COMPANY, L.L.C. | 270508997 - (LA) CRESCENT CITY SURGICAL CENTRE | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83518 | $5.78 | 1003166612 - MATTHEW LILLEY | 931261079 - THE ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL CENTER OF THE CASCADES | OR | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X) |
United | 83518 | $60.00 | 1588756076 - ALL WAYS HOMECARE INC | 202696236 | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 83518 | $10.58 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 208243412 - SAMARITAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PC | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 83518 | $14.28 | 1235122029 - BAYCARE HOME CARE, INC. | 593582520 - (FL) BAYCARE HOME CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 83518 | $6.92 | 1366428401 - AARON ASKEW | 911750212 - DESERT BONE & JOINT SPECIALISTS, LLP | OR | Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (207XX0801X) |
United | 83518 | $8.68 | 1144775032 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH OP SURGERY PATEWOOD | 811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83518 | $9.64 | 1821465576 - LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL SLIDELL, LLC, SOUTHERN SURGICAL HOSPITAL | 474228147 - (LA) LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL SLIDELL, LLC DBA SOUTHERN SURGICAL HOSPITAL | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83518 | $11.76 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
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 83518 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 83518 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 83518 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 83003-CPT | Low | Growth Hormone Human (Somatotropin) |
| 83037-CPT | Low | Glycosylated By Device Cleared By Fda For Home Use |
| 83516-CPT | Low | Immunoassay For Analyte Other Than Infectious Agent Antibody Or Infectious Agent Antigen; Qualitative Or Semiquantitative, Multiple Step Method |
| 83518-CPT | Low | Immunoassay For Analyte Other Than Infectious Agent Antibody Or Infectious Agent Antigen; Qualitative Or Semiquantitative, Single Step Method (Eg, Reagent Strip) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 83518. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 83518 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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