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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 83993 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Test Intestinal Inflammation, The Test Checks Fecal Material For Calprotectin A Protein That Binds To Calcium. It Is Found In Neutrophils--A Type Of White Blood Cell--And Indicates Inflammation Within The Intestines.
| 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 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $19.63 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 83993 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $19.385 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 83993 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 83993 by major payers:
$16.58
BCBS / Anthem
$13.93
UnitedHealthcare
$23.66
Aetna
$53.28
Cigna
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CPT 83993
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$43.19Published rateChristopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
$26.90Published rateBaycare Home Care, Inc.
Baycare Home Care Inc
$19.86Published rateMichael Shuler
Athens Orthopedic Clinic, PA
$11.78Published 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
$6.86Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 83993. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 83935-CPT | Low | Test Of Urine Density, Test To Measure The Density Of Particles In The Urine Which Are Responsible For Retaining Or Secreting Water From The Body. |
| 83945-CPT | Low | Confirm Kidney Stone Material, A 24-Hour Urine Collection Is Measured For The Amount Of Oxalate. This Helps To Indicate The Correct Preventive Treatment For Kidney Stones Such As Dietary Restrictions. |
| 83993-CPT | Low | Test Intestinal Inflammation, The Test Checks Fecal Material For Calprotectin A Protein That Binds To Calcium. It Is Found In Neutrophils--A Type Of White Blood Cell--And Indicates Inflammation Within The Intestines. |
| 84156-CPT | Low | Total Urine Protein Test, The Total Urine Protein Test Helps To Assess Kidney Health By Measuring The Level Of Protein Present In The Kidneys. |
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