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Uric Acid Blood Test

Louisiana 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 $11 · 10th–90th $5$620%10%20%10th90th$11Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$60%20%10th90th$4$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

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
$5.01
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.51
Median
$1.91
Typical High
$4.47
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$16.60
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$9.12
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.14
Median
$3.02
Typical High
$5.37
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
$2.57
Typical High
$6.31