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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 83721 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Ldl Test (Bad Cholesterol), This Test Measures Low Density Lipoproteins (Ldl) Which Transport Cholesterol To Blood Vessels. If The Amounts Increase Then The Risk Of Heart Disease And Blocked Vessels Also Increase.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $10.50 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83721 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $10.37 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83721 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83721 by major payers:
$10.09
BCBS / Anthem
$8.46
UnitedHealthcare
$12.04
Aetna
$14.72
Cigna
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CPT 83721
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St. Lukes Hospital At The Vintage
St Lukes Hospital At The Vintage
$17.67Published rateNmc Operating Company LLC, The Spine Hospital Of Louisiana
Nmc Operating Company, LLC
$10.50Published rateLafayette Surgical Hospital LLC, Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
$9.44Published ratePalo Pinto County Hospital District, Palo Pinto General Hospital
$5.59Published rateCumberland Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio LLC, Legent Orthopedic & Spine
$3.77Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 83721. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 83718-CPT | Low | Hdl Test (Good Cholesterol), This Test Measures High-Density Lipoprotein (Hdl) Which Transports Cholesterol. It Is The Good Cholesterol Responsible For Decreasing Plaque Deposits Along The Walls Of Blood Vessels. Low Levels Are Linked To Heart Disease. |
| 83719-CPT | Low | Vldl Test (Bad Cholesterol), Vldl (Very Low Density Lipoprotein) Testing Measures Lipoproteins That Transport Fatty Acids Around The Body. The Test Result Is Used As A Predictor Of Heart Disease. |
| 83721-CPT | Low | Ldl Test (Bad Cholesterol), This Test Measures Low Density Lipoproteins (Ldl) Which Transport Cholesterol To Blood Vessels. If The Amounts Increase Then The Risk Of Heart Disease And Blocked Vessels Also Increase. |
| 83722-CPT | Low | Ldl Test (Bad Cholesterol), This Test Measures Low Density Lipoproteins (Ldl) Which Transport Cholesterol To Blood Vessels. If The Amounts Increase Then The Risk Of Heart Disease And Blocked Vessels Also Increase. |
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