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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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $12.76 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 84466 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $12.60 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 84466 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 84466 by major payers:
$10.80
$13.19
$14.99
$18.36
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CPT 84466
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West Jefferson Holdings, LLC, West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Holdings, LLC
$15.68Published rateColumbia Medical Center Of Denton Subsidiary Lp, Medical City Denton
Columbia Medical Center Of Denton Subsidiary Lp
$12.76Published rateColumbia Medical Center Of Las Colinas Inc, Medical City Las Colinas
Columbia Medical Center Of Las Colinas Inc
$12.76Published rateJones County Regional Healthcare System, Stamford Memorial Hospital
Jones County Regional Healthcare System
$7.48Published rateEthan Myers
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$5.36Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 84466 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
The CPT 84466 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 84466 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 84466-CPT | Low | Iron Protein Test, The Test Measures Levels Of Transferrin A Blood Protein Designed To Carry Iron. Because The Protein Is Made In The Liver Transferrin Amounts Change With Liver Disease Or Nutrition Problems. |
| 84478-CPT | Low | Triglycerides, Blood |
| 84510-CPT | Low | Tyrosine Testing, Tyrosine Testing Helps To Identify A Number Of Conditions Associated With Hormones And The Glands That Use Them. Tyrosine Is Involved With The Stress Response As Well As Regulation Of Blood Pressure And Body Temperature. |
| 84586-CPT | Low | Pancreas Islet Cell Tumor Test, The Test Identifies Secretions Of Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (Vip) Which Can Cause Watery Diarrhea Low Potassium And Low Levels Of Stomach Acid. Vip Is Secreted By Tumors Of The Pancreas Islet Cells. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 84466. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 84466 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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