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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Colorado rates for HCPCS 82726

This blood test measures very long chain fatty acids, a type of fat molecule that builds up abnormally in certain rare inherited metabolic conditions, most notably adrenoleukodystrophy. It's typically ordered when a child or adult has symptoms suggesting one of these conditions, such as unexplained nerve or hormone gland problems, or as a follow-up to an abnormal newborn screening result. It requires only a standard blood draw.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $54 · 10th–90th $15$1000%5%10%10th90th$54Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $9$190%20%10th90th$15$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
$12.59
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$18.62
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$100.00
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$15.14
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$23.44
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$40.74
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$53.70
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$41.69
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$19.95
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$18.62