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CPT 84156 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of January 2026

CPT 84156 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.

Total Urine Protein Test, The Total Urine Protein Test Helps To Assess Kidney Health By Measuring The Level Of Protein Present In The Kidneys.
Key FactDetail
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 LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$3.67 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 84156
Medicaid Fee Schedule$3.625 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 84156

National average reimbursement for CPT 84156 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$3.38

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$2.62

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$4.65

Aetna

Cigna logo

$5.33

Cigna

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CPT 84156
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Rahimullah Asad

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    FLPulmonary Disease PhysicianNPI 1871758953Tax ID 59-1680273

    $14.52Published rate
  2. Sergio Larach

    Digestive & Liver Center Of Fl, PA

    FLColon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianNPI 1790744878Tax ID 16-1727596

    $2.54Published rate
  3. Jeramy Mosburg

    Baycare Medical Group Inc

    FLPulmonary Disease PhysicianNPI 1417108291Tax ID 59-3140335

    $2.10Published rate
  4. Joy Boyne

    Joy R Boyne Md PA

    FLDermatology PhysicianNPI 1386757540Tax ID 59-3554140

    $1.53Published rate
  5. Jeffrey Platt

    South Florida Surgical Specialists LLC

    FLSurgery PhysicianNPI 1255444071Tax ID 20-1759480

    $1.27Published rate

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CPT 84156 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes

The table lists codes related to 84156. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
84134-CPTLowMalnutrition Testing, The Test Measures Prealbumin A Protein Related To Malnutrition. Large Amounts Of Prealbumin Usually Indicate An Imbalance.
84155-CPTLowTotal Blood Protein Test, The Total Blood Protein Test Measures The Amount Of Proteins Present In A Blood Sample. Typically These Are Proteins Made By The Liver Or Immune System.
84156-CPTLowTotal Urine Protein Test, The Total Urine Protein Test Helps To Assess Kidney Health By Measuring The Level Of Protein Present In The Kidneys.
84157-CPTLowTotal Body Protein Test, This Test Measures The Quantity Of Proteins Traveling Through Body Fluids Rather Than Moving Into Cells.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 84156. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 84156 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

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Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

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