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Uric Acid Blood Test

California 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 $33 · 10th–90th $7$1000%5%10%10th90th$33Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $3$280%20%10th90th$5$2.0$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
$9.55
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$28.18
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.51
Median
$2.40
Typical High
$4.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$22.91
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.24
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$13.80
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$64.57
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$12.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$16.60
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$10.96
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$7.24
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$10.23
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$100.00
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$5.62
Typical High
$14.13
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$2.69
Typical High
$5.37
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$14.13
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$10.47
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$15.85
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$4.57
Typical High
$7.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$5.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$2.69
Typical High
$12.02