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Myelin Basic Protein Test on Spinal Fluid

California rates for HCPCS 83873

This laboratory test measures myelin basic protein, a component of the protective coating around nerve fibers, in a sample of cerebrospinal fluid taken from around the brain and spinal cord. Elevated levels can indicate ongoing damage to that protective coating, which happens in conditions such as multiple sclerosis or other disorders that injure the nervous system. It is used alongside other tests and clinical findings rather than as a stand-alone diagnosis.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $52 · 10th–90th $17$1860%5%10%10th90th$52Professionalmedian $18 · 10th–90th $11$690%10%10th90th$18$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$20.42
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$114.82
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$87.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$47.86
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$239.88
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$48.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$63.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$43.65
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$27.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$38.90
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$100.00
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$17.38
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$54.95
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$43.65
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$60.26
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$36.31