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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Michigan 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 $19 · 10th–90th $17$350%50%10th90th$19Professionalmedian $17 · 10th–90th $14$230%20%10th90th$17$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0

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
$17.78
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$34.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$18.62
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$38.90
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$14.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$28.18
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$38.90
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$24.55
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$25.70
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$19.95