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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 83885 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 90 - Reference Laboratory PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $24.51 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83885 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $22.55 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83885 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83885 by major payers:
$21.54
BCBS / Anthem
$16.54
UnitedHealthcare
$25.14
Aetna
$35.52
Cigna
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CPT 83885
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Da Pediatric Rehabilitation
$40.00Published rateLake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LLC, Southern Surgical Hospital
Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LLC Dba Southern Surgical Hospital
$24.51Published rateHospital Service District 2 Of The Parish Of Tangipahoa State Of La., Hood Memorial Hospital
Hospital Service District 2 Of The Parish Of Tangipahoa State Of La
$24.51Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$14.71Published rateBaycare Home Care, Inc.
Baycare Home Care Inc
$5.73Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 83885. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 83775-CPT | Low | Enzyme Test, This Test Measures Malate Dehydrogenase An Enzyme That Influences The Processes That Produce Energy For Cells. |
| 83789-CPT | Low | Mass Spectrometry Qual Quan, Mass Spectrometry And Tandem Mass Spectrometry Eg Ms Ms Ms Maldi Ms Tof Qtof Non Drug Analyte S Not Elsewhere Specified Qualitative Or Quantitative Each Specimen |
| 83880-CPT | Low | Peptide Hormone Test, This Test Measures The Quantity Of Peptide Hormones In A Blood Sample And Can Help To Diagnose Various Types Of Heart Failure. |
| 83885-CPT | Low | Nickel Sensitivity Test, The Nickel Sensitivity Test Identifies Sensitivity To Metals. This Test Is Used To Diagnose Allergies As Well As To Ensure A Prospective Surgical Implant Will Not Cause Problems. |
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