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Uric Acid Blood Test

South Carolina 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 $48 · 10th–90th $4$1050%5%10%10th90th$48Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $4$350%20%10th90th$4$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
$3.80
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$35.48
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$4.47
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$63.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.00
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$10.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.29
Median
$2.88
Typical High
$6.76
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$11.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.24
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$5.37
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$6.31