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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 84140 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Pregnenolone Hormone Test, Pregnenolone Is A Steroid Needed By Other Hormones For Transformation. It Also Plays A Role In Healthy Nerve Structure. Pregnenolone Is Produced In The Adrenal Glands Where It Interacts With Reproductive Hormones.
| 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 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $20.67 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 84140 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $20.41 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 84140 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 84140 by major payers:
$18.02
BCBS / Anthem
$15.91
UnitedHealthcare
$22.98
Aetna
$30.14
Cigna
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CPT 84140
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$45.47Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$27.28Published ratePelham Medical Center
$20.67Published rateAnn Steck
Toledo Hospital
$16.27Published rateBrittany Ptachick
Hroa 401k Plan
$8.68Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 84140. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 84140-CPT | Low | Pregnenolone Hormone Test, Pregnenolone Is A Steroid Needed By Other Hormones For Transformation. It Also Plays A Role In Healthy Nerve Structure. Pregnenolone Is Produced In The Adrenal Glands Where It Interacts With Reproductive Hormones. |
| 84143-CPT | Low | Test For Hormone Problem, 17-Oh-Pregnenolone Is Related To Hormone Secretion And Normal Metabolic Wastes From The Adrenal Gland. This Hormone Is Tested For When A Condition Affecting Sexual Characteristics Is Suspected. |
| 84144-CPT | Low | Progesterone Hormone Test, Progesterone Levels Relate To The Ovulation Cycle And Pregnancy Development. The Test Helps Understand Fertility Problems And Assess Risk Such As Threatened Miscarriage Or Ectopic Pregnancy. |
| 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. |
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