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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids cost?

$15.85

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $15.85 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $14.13 to $25.12.

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 $33 · 10th to 90th $15 to $74Professionalmedian $16 · 10th to 90th $11 to $31
$10$20$50$100facility $33professional $16

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
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$14.79
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$25.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$144.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$30.90

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 5.5 times more in Kansas than in Georgia. 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· 40th of 51

$15.85

KS $51.29GA $9.33

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.