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Uric Acid Blood Test

Washington, DC 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 $30 · 10th–90th $5$890%10%10th90th$30Professionalmedian $3 · 10th–90th $3$160%50%90th$3$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$8.13
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$3.39
Typical High
$3.39
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$17.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.51
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$34.67
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$9.12
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$5.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$2.75
Typical High
$7.76