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Galactokinase Enzyme Test, Red Blood Cells

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 82759

A blood test that measures how well galactokinase, an enzyme inside red blood cells, is working. This enzyme takes the first step in breaking down galactose, a sugar found in milk; low activity indicates an inherited problem handling that sugar, which can lead to cataracts.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Galactokinase Enzyme Test, Red Blood Cells cost?

$17.38

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $17.38 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $15.49 to $30.20.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $36 · 10th to 90th $16 to $83Professionalmedian $17 · 10th to 90th $13 to $36
$5$10$20$50$100facility $36professional $17

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
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$16.22
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$30.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$158.49
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$36.31

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Texas. 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.

Washington, DC· 47th of 51

$17.38

AK $47.86TX $16.22

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.