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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 84210 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $14.48 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 84210 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $13.325 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 84210 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 84210 by major payers:
$11.81
BCBS / Anthem
$8.98
UnitedHealthcare
$13.95
Aetna
$21.03
Cigna
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CPT 84210
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Restorative Health Rehabilitation Inc
$60.00Published rateChristopher Raio
Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC
$17.20Published rateAmisub Of South Carolina, Inc., Piedmont Medical Center
Amisub Of South Carolina Inc
$14.47Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$8.69Published rateMatthew Lilley
The Orthopedic And Neurosurgical Center Of The Cascades
$6.08Published rate
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 84210-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. |
| 84255-CPT | Low | Selenium Trace Mineral Test, This Test Measures The Amount Of Selenium In The Body. Selenium Is A Trace Mineral Required To Make Antioxidants. It Is Also Good For Protecting The Body After Vaccination And Against Heavy Metals. |
| 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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