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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Nebraska 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 $74 · 10th–90th $14$2190%10%20%10th90th$74Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $12$1320%20%10th90th$15$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$28.84
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$131.83
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$128.82
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$32.36
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$47.86
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$21.88
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$40.74
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$436.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$19.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$39.81