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Myelin Basic Protein Test on Spinal Fluid

Pennsylvania 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 $51 · 10th–90th $14$1480%10%20%10th90th$51Professionalmedian $14 · 10th–90th $13$310%50%10th90th$14$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$14.45
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$147.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$40.74
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$338.84
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$8,511.38
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$41.69
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$25.12
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$29.51
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$162.18
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$12.88
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$141.25
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$158.49
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$51.29
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$177.83
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$24.55
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$20.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$30.20