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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 83950 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component Q1 - Routine clinical service provided in a clinical research study |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $64.41 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83950 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $63.605 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83950 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83950 by major payers:

$54.51
BCBS / Anthem

$45.57
UnitedHealthcare

$70.60
Aetna

$94.58
Cigna
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
Christopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
Prisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Cancer Inst-Greer
Prisma Health - Upstate
Baptist Health Care, Inc., Baptist Home Healt Care And Medical Equipment
Baptist Health Care Inc
St Joseph Regional Health Center, St Joseph Ambulatory Surgery
St Joseph Regional Health Center
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 83950 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 83950-CPT | Low | Her-2/Neu Breast Cancer Test, This Test Analyzes Hormone Markers For The Likely Aggressiveness Of A Breast Cancer. The Test Also Can Help Predict How Well A Particular Therapy Will Work. |
| 83951-CPT | Low | Dcp Cancer Protein Test, This Test Analyzes The Hormone Marker Dcp (Des-Gamma-Carboxy-Prothrombin) For The Likely Aggressiveness Of A Cancer. The Test Also Can Help Predict How Well A Particular Therapy Will Work. |
| 84152-CPT | Low | Prostate Test (Psa), Prostate Specific Antigen (Psa) Tests Include: Complex Psa Which Attaches To A Protein And Is Easiest To Measure. Free Psa Helps Calculate The Relative Severity Of A Condition. Total Psa Helps Monitor Treatment After A Biopsy Or Prostate Removal. |
| 84153-CPT | Low | Prostate Test (Psa), Prostate Specific Antigen (Psa) Tests Include: Complex Psa Which Attaches To A Protein And Is Easiest To Measure. Free Psa Helps Calculate The Relative Severity Of A Condition. Total Psa Helps Monitor Treatment After A Biopsy Or Prostate Removal. |
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