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C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Blood Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 86140

This blood test measures C-reactive protein, a substance the liver produces in response to inflammation anywhere in the body. It is used broadly to detect and track inflammation, whether from infection, injury, or a chronic inflammatory condition.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Blood Test cost?

$4.17

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $4.17 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $3.72 to $7.24.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $9 · 10th to 90th $4 to $17Professionalmedian $4 · 10th to 90th $3 to $9
$2$5$10$20facility $9professional $4

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$12.59
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$3.89
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.72
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$7.24
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$19.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.88
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$38.02
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$10.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.19
Median
$3.16
Typical High
$8.91

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 17.8 times more in Vermont than in Maryland. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 47th of 51

$4.17

VT $69.18MD $3.89

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.