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Uric Acid Blood Test

Maryland 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 $6 · 10th–90th $4$110%20%10th90th$6Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$80%20%10th90th$4$0.1$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0

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
$4.27
Median
$5.89
Typical High
$10.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$8.13
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.58
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$11.22
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$5.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$11.22
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$8.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$2.14
Typical High
$5.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.04
Median
$2.69
Typical High
$4.27
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.24
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$4.47