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Free Fatty Acids Blood Test

North Carolina 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $31 · 10th–90th $15$1050%10%10th90th$31Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $10$250%20%40%10th90th$15$5.0$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
$15.14
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$24.55
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$11.75
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$57.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$15.49
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$25.12
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$38.02
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$26.30
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$23.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$18.62
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$100.00