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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 83873 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Myelin Basic Protein Csf
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $17.20 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83873 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $16.985 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83873 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83873 by major payers:
$15.52
BCBS / Anthem
$12.14
UnitedHealthcare
$19.64
Aetna
$26.03
Cigna
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CPT 83873
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Urology Specialists Of The Carolinas, PLLC
$24.04Published rateChristopher Raio
Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC
$20.43Published rateChu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$17.20Published ratePrisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Center For Pediatric Med
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$15.47Published rateE And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC, E And A Healthcare On The Go
E And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC
$6.01Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 83873. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 83700-CPT | Low | Cholesterol Protein Test, This Test Measures Proteins That Influence Cholesterol Including Apolipoproteins That Help Manage Fats And Proteins And Lipoproteins That Help Build Cell And Tissue Structures. |
| 83701-CPT | Low | Cholesterol Protein Test, This Test Measures Proteins That Influence Cholesterol Including Apolipoproteins That Help Manage Fats And Proteins And Lipoproteins That Help Build Cell And Tissue Structures. |
| 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. |
| 83873-CPT | Low | Myelin Basic Protein Csf |
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