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Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

South Dakota 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 October 2026.

How much does Blood Test For Very Long Chain Fatty Acids cost?

$22.91

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $22.91 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $22.91 from a physician practice, and about $27.54 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$22.91$13.18 to $38.02
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$27.54$22.39 to $38.02

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $28 · 10th to 90th $19 to $52Professionalmedian $23 · 10th to 90th $13 to $48
$10$20$50$100$200facility $28professional $23

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$22.39
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$18.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$38.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$47.86
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$69.18
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$25.12
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$53.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$23.44
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 5.5 times more in Kansas than in Georgia. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

South Dakota· 13th of 51

$22.91

KS $51.29GA $9.33

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.