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Last Verified: October 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.
Specific Gravity Test, Specific Gravity Is A Property That Can Be Used To Identify A Substance Present Within Another. A Sample Is Placed Into A Measured Amount Of Water And The Apparent Change In Water Volume Is Recorded.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 23 - Emergency Room 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $3.28 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 84315 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $3.24 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 84315 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 84315 by major payers:
$2.67
$2.05
$3.52
$4.81
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CPT 84315
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Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company, LLC, Valley Baptist Micro-Hospital Weslaco
$9.00Published rateMethodist Mckinney Hospital LLC
$3.27Published rateHospital Service District 1 Of East Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Regional Medical Center
$3.27Published rateHospital Service District No. 1 Of The Parish Of St. Mary, Bayou Bend Health System
Hospital Service District No 1 Of The Parish Of St Mary
$2.95Published rateAaron Askew
Desert Bone & Joint Specialists, LLP
$1.44Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 84315 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 84315 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 84315 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 84302-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. |
| 84311-CPT | Low | Lab Analysis With Light Waves, Spectrophotometry Is A Testing Method That Examines Visible Ultraviolet And Infrared Light Waves Shone Onto A Body Fluid Sample. The Method Measures The Amount Of Light Absorbed By The Sample. Results Indicate Density Of A Material In The Fluid. |
| 84315-CPT | Low | Specific Gravity Test, Specific Gravity Is A Property That Can Be Used To Identify A Substance Present Within Another. A Sample Is Placed Into A Measured Amount Of Water And The Apparent Change In Water Volume Is Recorded. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 84315. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 84315 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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