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Galactokinase Enzyme Test, Red Blood Cells

Maryland 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 $14 · 10th–90th $9$280%20%10th90th$14Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $13$830%20%10th90th$16$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$83.18
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$20.89
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$53.70
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$16.22
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$20.42
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$32.36