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Last Verified: September 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Sodium Electrolyte Test, Sodium Is An Electrolyte Helping The Body Stay Hydrated. The Blood Test Determines Fluid Retention Or Dehydration. The Urine Test Detects Too Much Or Too Little Sodium. The Tests Help Monitor High Blood Pressure And Kidney Function.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 81 - Independent Laboratory |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 84300 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 84300 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 84300 by major payers:
$4.36
$3.47
$5.84
$7.35
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CPT 84300
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St Lukes Community Development Corporation, St Lukes Sugar Land Hospital
St Lukes Community Development Corporation-Sugar Land
$9.00Published rateJackson Parish Hospital, Jackson Parish Hospital
$5.05Published rateHospital Service District 1 Of East Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Regional Medical Center
$5.05Published rateChristus Health Southeast Texas, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth
Christus Health Southeast Texas
$3.03Published rateBsa Hospital LLC
$2.13Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 84300 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 84300 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Chemistry Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 84300 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 84295-CPT | Low | Sodium Electrolyte Test, Sodium Is An Electrolyte Helping The Body Stay Hydrated. The Blood Test Determines Fluid Retention Or Dehydration. The Urine Test Detects Too Much Or Too Little Sodium. The Tests Help Monitor High Blood Pressure And Kidney Function. |
| 84300-CPT | Low | Sodium Electrolyte Test, Sodium Is An Electrolyte Helping The Body Stay Hydrated. The Blood Test Determines Fluid Retention Or Dehydration. The Urine Test Detects Too Much Or Too Little Sodium. The Tests Help Monitor High Blood Pressure And Kidney Function. |
| 84402-CPT | Low | Testosterone Hormone Test, Testosterone Helps Balance Male-Female Secondary Sex Characteristics Like Body Hair. Results Help Evaluate Pituitary Gland And Sex Gland Conditions. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 84300. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 84300 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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