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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 84156 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 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| 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:

$3.38
BCBS / Anthem

$2.62
UnitedHealthcare

$4.65
Aetna

$5.33
Cigna
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Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc
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Digestive & Liver Center Of Fl, PA
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Baycare Medical Group Inc
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Joy R Boyne Md PA
Jeffrey Platt
South Florida Surgical Specialists LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 84156 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 84156. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 84134-CPT | Low | Malnutrition Testing, The Test Measures Prealbumin A Protein Related To Malnutrition. Large Amounts Of Prealbumin Usually Indicate An Imbalance. |
| 84155-CPT | Low | Total 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-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. |
| 84157-CPT | Low | Total Body Protein Test, This Test Measures The Quantity Of Proteins Traveling Through Body Fluids Rather Than Moving Into Cells. |
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