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Blood Test Measuring An Anti-Seizure Medication Level

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 80186

This blood test measures the level of a specific anti-seizure medication in the bloodstream, helping doctors confirm the dose is high enough to control seizures without reaching a level that causes side effects. It's typically ordered periodically for patients on long-term seizure medication, especially after a dose change or if seizures continue or side effects appear. It requires only a standard blood draw.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Blood Test Measuring An Anti-Seizure Medication Level cost?

$10.96

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $10.96 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $10.00 to $16.22.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $23 · 10th to 90th $10 to $52Professionalmedian $11 · 10th to 90th $9 to $20
$10$20$50$100facility $23professional $11

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$10.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$10.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$19.05
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$102.33
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$26.92
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$23.44

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Kansas than in Maryland. 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.

Washington, DC· 47th of 51

$10.96

KS $34.67MD $10.23

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.