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Urine Microalbumin Screening Test

California rates for HCPCS 82044

A urine test that checks for small amounts of a protein called albumin using a quick strip-based method that gives an approximate reading rather than a precise measurement. It is commonly used to screen for early kidney changes, particularly in people with diabetes or high blood pressure.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $18 · 10th–90th $6$580%10%10th90th$18Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $4$160%20%40%10th90th$5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$7.94
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.37
Median
$5.50
Typical High
$17.78
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$3.09
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.37
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$30.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.51
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$15.85
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$64.57
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$11.22
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.37
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$21.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$12.59
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$10.00
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$14.13
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$7.41
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.57
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$17.38
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$5.62
Typical High
$12.59
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$10.47
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$3.72
Typical High
$6.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.72
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$12.59