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Western Blot Protein Test

Maine rates for HCPCS 84181

A laboratory test that uses a technique called a Western blot to detect a specific protein in a sample of blood or other body fluid. It is often used to confirm the results of an earlier screening test, such as one used to check for a particular infection.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Western Blot Protein Test cost?

$13.80

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $13.80 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $8.51 to $23.44.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $21 · 10th to 90th $15 to $141Professionalmedian $10 · 10th to 90th $7 to $28
$10$20$50$100facility $21professional $10

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$13.80
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$151.36
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$10.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$42.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$40.74
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$32.36
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$13.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$32.36

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in Kansas than in New Jersey. 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.

Maine· 48th of 51

$13.80

KS $48.98NJ $13.18

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.