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Uric Acid Blood Test

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 84550

This blood test measures uric acid, a waste product formed when the body breaks down substances called purines found in certain foods and cells. High levels are linked to gout, a painful form of arthritis caused by uric acid crystals forming in the joints, and can also affect kidney health.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $24 · 10th–90th $4$950%10%10th90th$24Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$120%20%40%10th90th$4$0.0$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$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
$5.13
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$12.59
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$20.89
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.24
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$9.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$20.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$11.22
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.24
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$6.46
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$2.69
Typical High
$7.59