CPT code 82175 designates a quantitative laboratory test to measure arsenic levels, a toxic metal of clinical and public health importance. This laboratory procedure is used in clinical toxicology, occupational exposure screening, and emergency evaluation of suspected arsenic poisoning. Nationally, arsenic testing matters for patient safety, workplace exposure monitoring, and public health surveillance because timely detection guides clinical management and public health responses.

Key payers included in this analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of what the code represents, typical sites of service, and the clinical context for ordering arsenic testing. The publication summarizes common billing considerations and the typical service line classification for toxicology/laboratory services. It also outlines where benchmarks and policy updates would be relevant for laboratories and billing teams.

The content provides practical context for billing and coding teams, laboratory managers, and clinicians who order or process toxicology testing. Specific payer coverage policies, reimbursement benchmarks, and claim-edit guidance are presented where available; if particular payer data are not provided, the report notes that data are not available in the input. The focus remains on the clinical purpose of the test and the administrative coding classification as CPT code 82175.