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CPT 84578 Fee Schedule

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.

Urobilinogen, Urine; Qualitative
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pathology and Laboratory Procedures

Chemistry Procedures

Common Place of Service

81 - Independent Laboratory

Common Modifiers

PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments

90 - Reference Laboratory

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$4.47 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 84578
Medicaid Fee Schedule$4.115 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 84578

National average reimbursement for CPT 84578 by major payers:

bcbs

$3.59

uhc

$2.76

aetna

$4.79

cigna

$6.66

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CPT 84578
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Chu Chen

    Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.

    MAPediatrics PhysicianNPI 1073502985Tax ID 42-484572

    $9.83Published rate
  2. Christopher Raio

    St Joseph Hospital

    NYEmergency Medicine PhysicianNPI 1255478004Tax ID 11-3438973

    $5.31Published rate
  3. Chca Conroe Lp, Conroe Regional Medical Center

    Chca Conroe Lp

    TXGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1962455816Tax ID 62-1801361

    $4.46Published rate
  4. Michael Shuler

    Athens Orthopedic Clinic, PA

    GAOrthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianNPI 1497944565Tax ID 58-1076549

    $2.68Published rate
  5. E And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC, E And A Healthcare On The Go

    E And A Medical On The Go Healthcare Of South Florida LLC

    FLHome Health AgencyNPI 1598375651Tax ID 83-2289173

    $1.55Published rate

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CPT 84578 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes

The CPT 84578 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 84578 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
84577-CPTLowUrobilinogen, Feces, Quantitative
84578-CPTLowUrobilinogen, Urine; Qualitative
84580-CPTLowUrobilinogen,Urine;Quantitative,Timed Sp
84583-CPTLowUrobilinogen,Urine;Semiquantitative

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 84578. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 84578 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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