CPT 83835 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 | Chemistry Procedures Pathology and Laboratory 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 83835 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83835 by major payers:

$14.75

$12.04

$20.58

$24.82
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 83835 | $7.11 | 1750474516 - NORTHWEST TEXAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC, NORTHWEST TEXAS SURGERY CENTER | 233086987 - (TX) NORTHWEST TEXAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $16.94 | 1134166192 - ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL LTD, TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL | 760418502 - (TX) ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL LTD | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $15.25 | 1467496802 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, INC., ST. FRANCIS EASTSIDE | 582504530 - (SC) ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL INC | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $15.25 | 1043218365 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, BAYOU BEND HEALTH SYSTEM | 726008504 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST MARY | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 83835 | $9.68 | 1407191984 - BSA HOSPITAL LLC | 300754305 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $7.11 | 1083903744 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD, STATE OF LOUIS, ST. BERNARD PARISH HOSPITAL | 261576974 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF ST BERNARD STATE OF LOUIS | LA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | 83835 | $15.25 | 1205833241 - CLHG-WINN, LLC, WINN PARISH MEDICAL CENTER | 813465517 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $16.94 | 1962472431 - COASTAL CAROLINA MEDICAL CENTER, INC., COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL | 934580630 | SC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $16.94 | 1649223645 - ST DAVIDS HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP LP LLP, ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER | 742781812 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $16.94 | 1023338142 - METDALSPI, LLC, METHODIST HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY | 263195791 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $52.50 | 1861994808 - HCN EP HORIZON CITY, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE NORTHEAST CAMPUS | 813935393 - (TX) HCN EP HORIZON CITY LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $14.19 | 1871599829 - WILSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | 742019736 - (TX) WILSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $16.94 | 1508810573 - BAY AREA HEALTHCARE GROUP, LTD., CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER | 752387418 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $16.94 | 1134166192 - ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL LTD, TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL | 760418502 - (TX) ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL LTD | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83835 | $9.93 | 1972590602 - PALO PINTO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, PALO PINTO GENERAL HOSPITAL | 751256948 | TX | 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 83835 vs. Other Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Codes
The CPT 83835 code is part of the Chemistry Procedures services used for Pathology and Laboratory 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 83835 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.
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|---|---|---|
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| 83825-CPT | Low | Test For Exposure To Mercury, This Test Detects Excessive Amounts Of Mercury In The Body Through Blood Urine Or Hair Samples. Both Recent And Long-Term Exposure Can Be Detected And Monitored. |
| 83835-CPT | Low | Stress Hormone Test, This Test For Stress Hormones Can Help Identify Whether Symptoms Are Related To Severe Stress Or An Adrenal Gland Tumor. |
| 83857-CPT | Low | Blood Protein Test, This Blood Protein Test Checks For Methemalbumin. It Is Present In The Blood When An Illness Or Disease Process Is Destroying Red Blood Cells. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 83835. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 83835 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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