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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 84182 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Test To Confirm Diagnosis, This Test Is Performed On Blood Or Another Body Fluid. It Is Used To Confirm A Diagnosis After Previous Tests Have Indicated That A Disease May Be Present.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $29.21 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 84182 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $25.255 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 84182 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 84182 by major payers:
$24.94
BCBS / Anthem
$20.76
UnitedHealthcare
$29.31
Aetna
$37.70
Cigna
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CPT 84182
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St. Luke'S Community Health Services, St. Luke'S The Woodlands Hospital
St Lukes Community Health Services
$43.81Published rateOpelousas General Hospital Authority
$29.20Published rateJackson Parish Hospital, Jackson Parish Hospital
$29.20Published ratePalo Pinto County Hospital District, Palo Pinto General Hospital
$15.09Published rateBsa Hospital LLC
$8.02Published rate
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 84182-CPT | Low | Test To Confirm Diagnosis, This Test Is Performed On Blood Or Another Body Fluid. It Is Used To Confirm A Diagnosis After Previous Tests Have Indicated That A Disease May Be Present. |
| 84206-CPT | Low | Digestive Enzyme Test, The Test Measures Proinsulin Made By The Pancreas To Help Digest Sugars. It Is Involved In The Conversion Of Glucose. |
| 84220-CPT | Low | Blood Test Pyruvate, This Blood Test Measures Pyruvate Which Is Formed As Digestion Breaks Down Carbohydrates And Proteins. When There Is A Deficiency The Cells Do Not Get Enough Energy. |
| 84260-CPT | Low | Serotonin Test, This Test Evaluates Either A Blood Or Spinal Fluid Sample For Serotonin. The Test Is Used To Help In Diagnosis Of Severe Depression Or Intestinal Tumors That Affect Serotonin Levels. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 84182. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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