CPT 83864 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 Q4 - Service for ordering / referring physician qualifies as a service exemption for laboratory services |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 83864 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 83864 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83864 by major payers:

$22.24

$16.73

$28.91

$39.80
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 83864 | $62.70 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 83864 | $60.00 | 1649599168 - RESTORATIVE HEALTH REHABILITATION INC | 272533824 - (FL) RESTORATIVE HEALTH REHABILITATION INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 83864 | $60.00 | 1801164967 - DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION | 270939565 - (FL) DA PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 83864 | $11.68 | 1447317110 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE, INC., BAPTIST HOME HEALT CARE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 590657322 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE INC | FL | Home Health Agency (251E00000X) |
United | 83864 | $11.39 | 1366428401 - AARON ASKEW | 911750212 - DESERT BONE & JOINT SPECIALISTS, LLP | OR | Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (207XX0801X) |
United | 83864 | $34.20 | 1174526529 - TITUS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, TITUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 756003935 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83864 | $21.95 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 83864 | $28.50 | 1649223645 - ST DAVIDS HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP LP LLP, ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER | 742781812 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83864 | $37.62 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 83864 | $28.50 | 1447230388 - OPELOUSAS GENERAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 720708111 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 83864 | $28.50 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 83864 | $21.95 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111635088 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 83864 | $28.50 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 83864 | $28.50 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 83864 | $17.10 | 1861650780 - CHILDRENS NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 530196580 - CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | DC | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
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 83864 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 83864 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 83864 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 83864-CPT | Low | Test For Metabolic Condition, The Test Detects A Group Of Substances Called Glycosaminoglycans. These Are Important For Digesting Carbohydrates. They Also Are Found In Connective Tissue. |
| 83872-CPT | Low | Joint Fluid Test, Fluid From A Joint (Synovial Fluid) Is Mixed With A Chemical To Find Out If It Clumps Together. The Test Is Used To Evaluate The Possibility Of An Inflammatory Joint Condition. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 83864. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 83864 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.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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