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Galactokinase Enzyme Test, Red Blood Cells

Louisiana 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $30 · 10th–90th $21$780%10%10th90th$30Professionalmedian $24 · 10th–90th $13$410%20%10th90th$24$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$22.91
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$43.65
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$79.43
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$41.69
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$24.55
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$26.30
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$30.20