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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

North Carolina 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 $63 · 10th–90th $16$3020%10%10th90th$63Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $13$260%50%10th90th$16$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
$15.85
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$302.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$26.30
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$16.22
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$30.20
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$125.89
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$35.48
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$30.20
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$426.58
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$31.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$25.12
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$251.19