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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test

Maryland 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 $71 · 10th–90th $14$890%20%10th90th$71Professionalmedian $17 · 10th–90th $13$250%20%10th90th$17$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$16.98
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$25.12
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$18.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$24.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$46.77
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$37.15
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$14.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$17.78
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$28.18