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See a sample rate comparisonCPT 84234 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 | 95 - Telemedicine - audio and video 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $64.88 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 84234 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $64.07 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 84234 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 84234 by major payers:

$55.85
BCBS / Anthem

$45.88
UnitedHealthcare

$66.76
Aetna

$93.56
Cigna
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Christopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks LLC, Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Shavano Park
Emerus Bhs Sa Thousand Oaks LLC
Prisma Health-Upstate, Prisma Health Cancer Inst-Grove
Prisma Health - Upstate
Molly Mcintosh
Baycare Medical Group Inc
Brittany Ptachick
Hroa 401k Plan
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 84234 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 84234. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 84233-CPT | Low | Breast Cancer Therapy Test, The Test Checks How A Sample Of Tissue (Biopsy) Responds To Chemotherapy Or Hormone Therapy That Has Been Proposed To Treat Breast Cancer. |
| 84234-CPT | Low | Cancer Treatment Assessment, Testing The Receptive Ability Of The Hormone Progesterone Is Used To Assess The Likelihood Of Cancer Treatment Effectiveness. Treatment For Several Types Of Cancer May Be Evaluated With This Test. |
| 84235-CPT | Low | Hormone Receptor Test, This Test Evaluates How Well A Particular Hormone Sends And Receives Information So That Processes Within The Body Perform Optimally. |
| 84238-CPT | Low | Receptor Assay;Non-Endocrine-Eg,Acetylch |
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