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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test

Louisiana rates for HCPCS 82378

This blood test measures carcinoembryonic antigen, a protein that can be elevated in certain cancers, most often colorectal cancer. It is mainly used to help monitor a person's response to cancer treatment and to watch for signs of cancer returning, rather than as a general screening test.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $32 · 10th–90th $20$1200%10%10th90th$32Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $14$250%20%10th90th$20$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$19.95
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$24.55
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$19.05
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$70.79
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$35.48
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$21.88
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$23.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$26.30