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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Minnesota 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 $52 · 10th–90th $20$1450%10%20%10th90th$52Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $16$350%20%10th90th$20$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$18.62
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$93.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$95.50
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$67.61
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$38.02
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$144.54
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$38.02
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$43.65