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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 83605 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Test For Lactic Acid Buildup, This Test Takes A Blood Or Spinal Fluid Sample. Too Much Lactic Acid Can Starve Tissues Of Oxygen. Lactic Acid Can Build Up In Muscles When They Are Exercised.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 91 - Repeat Lab Test |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $11.57 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83605 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $10.68 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83605 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83605 by major payers:
$9.95
BCBS / Anthem
$7.84
UnitedHealthcare
$13.27
Aetna
$17.02
Cigna
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CPT 83605
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$45.00Published rateAndrew Sinnamon
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$6.94Published rateIsabel Canizares
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$5.90Published rateMelissa Gant
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$5.90Published rateAnant Desai
Renal Consultants Medical Group
$4.86Published rate
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 83605-CPT | Low | Test For Lactic Acid Buildup, This Test Takes A Blood Or Spinal Fluid Sample. Too Much Lactic Acid Can Starve Tissues Of Oxygen. Lactic Acid Can Build Up In Muscles When They Are Exercised. |
| 83615-CPT | Low | Test For Tissue Damage, This Test Measures The Enzyme Lactic Dehydrogenase (Ldh) To Check For And Assess Tissue Damage Particularly After A Stroke Or Heart Attack. |
| 83625-CPT | Low | Test For Tissue Damage, This Test Measures The Enzyme Lactic Dehydrogenase (Ldh) To Check For And Assess Tissue Damage Particularly After A Stroke Or Heart Attack. |
| 83690-CPT | Low | Lipase Enzyme Blood Test, This Test Measures The Amount Of Lipase Present In A Blood Sample. Lipase Is A Digestive Enzyme Made By The Pancreas. |
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