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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 84087 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 49 - Independent Clinic |
| Common Modifiers | 90 - Reference Laboratory 91 - Repeat Lab Test TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $10.73 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 84087 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $10.595 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 84087 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 84087 by major payers:

$9.46
BCBS / Anthem

$7.37
UnitedHealthcare

$13.19
Aetna

$16.10
Cigna
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All Ways Homecare Inc
Kell West Regional Hospital LLC
Kell West Regional Hospital, LLC
Columbia Medical Center Of Arlington Subsidiary Lp, Medical City Arlington
Columbia Medical Center Of Arlington Subsidiary Lp
Christopher Raio
Mercy Medical Center
Concordia Parish Hospital Service District Number One, Trinity Medical
Riverland Medical Center
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 84087 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 84087. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 84085-CPT | Low | Enzyme Blood Test, This Blood Test Measures The Amount Of The Enzyme 6-Phosphogluconate Dehydrogenase. It Is Present In Red Blood Cells And Helps To Metabolize Sugars. |
| 84087-CPT | Low | Enzyme Activity Test, This Test Measures Phosphohexose Isomerase An Enzyme That Works On Digestion Of Fructose (A Sugar). |
| 84105-CPT | Low | Phosphorus Trace Element Test, The Urine Phosphorus Test Checks For Calcium Absorption And Kidney Function. Phosphorus Is A Trace Element Required For Proper Digestion Bone Formation And Kidney Health. It Aids The Balance Of Calcium Potassium And Glucose. |
| 84132-CPT | Low | Potassium Electrolyte Test, Potassium Is An Electrolyte Critical For Heart And Skeletal Muscles. The Blood Test Measures Overall Potassium. The Urine Test Verifies High Levels Related To Kidney Disease. |
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