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VLCAD Enzyme Activity Test

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 0257U

Measures how well the enzyme VLCAD is working in white blood cells from a whole blood sample. VLCAD helps the body break down certain fats for energy; this test measures the enzyme's activity rather than examining the gene that makes it.

Rates data updated June 2026.

Facilitymedian $1,072 · 10th–90th $501$3,2360%10%10th90th$1,072Professionalmedian $575 · 10th–90th $380$8510%20%40%10th90th$575$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$3,235.94
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$794.33
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$3,467.37
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$794.33
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$3,162.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,737.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$851.14
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$812.83