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CPT 84157 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of January 2026

CPT 84157 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.

Total Body Protein Test, This Test Measures The Quantity Of Proteins Traveling Through Body Fluids Rather Than Moving Into Cells.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Chemistry Procedures

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$4.00 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 84157
Medicaid Fee Schedule$3.95 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 84157

National average reimbursement for CPT 84157 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$3.57

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$2.72

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$4.68

Aetna

Cigna logo

$5.81

Cigna

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CPT 84157
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. The Neuroscience Group Of Northeast Wisconsin, Sc, Neuroscience Group

    Neuroscience Group Of Northeast Wisconsin, S.C.

    WIDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesNPI 1215471461Tax ID 39-1731465

    $9.85Published rate
  2. Bethany Rothe

    Neuroscience Group Of Northeast Wisconsin, S.C.

    WISurgical Physician AssistantNPI 1164862322Tax ID 39-1731465

    $9.85Published rate
  3. Richard Gammon

    H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

    FLBlood Banking & Transfusion Medicine PhysicianNPI 1902163769Tax ID 59-3238640

    $2.03Published rate
  4. Mereena Thayil

    H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

    FLNurse PractitionerNPI 1093318453Tax ID 59-3238640

    $2.03Published rate
  5. Christopher Sanchez

    H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

    FLCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistNPI 1619622453Tax ID 59-3238640

    $2.03Published rate

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CPT 84157 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes

The table lists codes related to 84157. 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 84157. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

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Factors that affect fee schedules


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