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Merkel Cell Virus Oncoprotein Antibody Level

Maryland rates for HCPCS 0058U

Used in Merkel cell carcinoma, a skin cancer linked to Merkel cell polyomavirus, to track the antibody response to the virus's small T antigen — a cancer-related viral protein. The result is reported as a measured amount, so it can be followed over time.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Merkel Cell Virus Oncoprotein Antibody Level cost?

$240

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $240 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $234 to $263.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $135 · 10th to 90th $135 to $245Professionalmedian $240 · 10th to 90th $151 to $288
$200$500facility $135professional $240

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$275.42
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$288.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$208.93
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$489.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$288.40
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$162.18

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 4.8 times more in Alaska than in Oklahoma. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Maryland· 46th of 51

$240

AK $724OK $151

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.