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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 83970 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 | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $41.28 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83970 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $37.98 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83970 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83970 by major payers:
$35.11
BCBS / Anthem
$29.42
UnitedHealthcare
$50.74
Aetna
$60.33
Cigna
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CPT 83970
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Tinsay Woreta
Johns Hopkins University
$169.00Published rateLindy Rachal
Fredricksburg Physicians No 1
$72.31Published rateCentral Texas Digestive Disease Association, PA, Central Texas Gastroenterology Consultants
Central Texas Digestive Disease, P.A.
$24.21Published rateSilvia Sy
Silvia Castillo-Sy, M.D., P.A.
$21.39Published rateHussien Elsiesy
Capitol Gastro PA
$17.34Published rate
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 83937-CPT | Low | Bone Density Testing, Bone Density Testing May Measure The Amount Of A Protein Called Osteocalcin. This Protein Plays A Role In Both The Formation Of Bone And Maintaining Mineral Density Within It. |
| 83970-CPT | Low | Parathyroid Hormone Test, Pth (Parathyroid Hormone) Helps The Body Absorb And Use Calcium And Phosphorus. Both Minerals Affect Bone Health. This Blood Test Identifies High Levels Of Pth Which Indicates The Body Is Losing Calcium And Phosphorus. |
| 84146-CPT | Low | Prolactin Hormone Test, Prolactin Is A Hormone Made By The Pituitary Gland. It Affects Fertility And Production And Release Of Other Hormones. |
| 84181-CPT | Low | Test To Confirm Diagnosis, This Test Is Performed On Blood Or Another Body Fluid. It Is Used To Confirm A Diagnosis After Previous Tests Have Indicated That A Disease May Be Present. |
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