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Tear Fluid Concentration Test For Dry Eye

Montana rates for HCPCS 83861

Measures how concentrated the salts are in a tiny sample of tear fluid collected from the edge of the eyelid. Tears become saltier when the eye is not making or holding enough moisture, so the reading helps confirm dry eye and gauge how severe it is. The sample is taken in the office with a small disposable collection tip and read by a benchtop analyzer within seconds.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $30 · 10th–90th $22$680%20%10th90th$30Professionalmedian $22 · 10th–90th $20$390%20%40%10th90th$22$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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$35.48
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$32.36
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$67.61
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$67.61
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$128.82
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$28.18
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$22.39
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$23.44