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Chromatography To Identify A Substance

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 82486

A laboratory technique that separates the different substances in a sample so one particular substance can be picked out and identified. The sample is drawn through a separating material and each substance travels at its own rate, spreading them into a pattern the laboratory reads. The result reports whether that substance is present, not how much of it there is.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $30 · 10th to 90th $12 to $49Professionalmedian $35 · 10th to 90th $15 to $72
$20$50facility $30professional $35

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
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$35.48
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$48.98