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Free Fatty Acids Blood Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 82725

A blood test that measures the level of free (nonesterified) fatty acids circulating in the bloodstream — a form of fat the body releases and uses for energy, especially during fasting or periods of stress on metabolism. It can help evaluate certain metabolic or fat-processing disorders. A blood sample is typically drawn after a period of fasting.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Free Fatty Acids Blood Test cost?

$15.14

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $15.14 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $13.49 to $18.62.

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 $32 · 10th to 90th $14 to $71Professionalmedian $14 · 10th to 90th $10 to $27
$10$20$50$100facility $32professional $14

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
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$14.13
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$18.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$138.04
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$38.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$22.91

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.6 times more in Alaska than in Kentucky. 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· 33rd of 51

$15.14

AK $42.66KY $11.75

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.