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Lp-PLA2 Heart Disease Risk Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 83698

This blood test measures the level of an enzyme called lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2, which is linked to inflammation inside artery walls. Elevated levels can indicate a higher risk of plaque buildup and related heart or blood vessel problems, so the test is sometimes used alongside other risk factors to assess cardiovascular risk. It is drawn from a standard blood sample.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Lp-PLA2 Heart Disease Risk Test cost?

$37.15

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $37.15 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $33.11 to $47.86.

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 $78 · 10th to 90th $35 to $178Professionalmedian $35 · 10th to 90th $21 to $66
$20$50$100$200facility $78professional $35

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
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$338.84
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$57.54

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Kansas than in Nebraska. 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· 33rd of 51

$37.15

KS $105NE $30.90

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.