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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

New York 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 $35 · 10th–90th $17$590%10%20%10th90th$35Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $9$370%20%10th90th$15$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$16.98
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$25.12
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$51.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$47.86
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$120.23
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$53.70
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$38.02
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$25.70
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$48.98
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$257.04
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$44.67
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$43.65
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$67.61