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Specialized Protein Pattern Test

Tennessee rates for HCPCS 86335

This laboratory test separates and analyzes different proteins in a body fluid sample, such as urine or cerebrospinal fluid, using an electrical field and a specialized electrophoresis technique to produce a detailed pattern showing the types and relative amounts of specific proteins present. It is a more advanced technique than a basic protein separation test and is used to investigate certain immune or protein-related conditions.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Specialized Protein Pattern Test cost?

$27.54

Typical negotiated rate. In Tennessee, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $27.54 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $21.88 to $40.74.

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 $55 · 10th to 90th $22 to $105Professionalmedian $23 · 10th to 90th $15 to $43
$20$50$100facility $55professional $23

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$44.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$38.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$17.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$4.37
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$7.08
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$77.62
BCBS Tennessee
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$38.90

Where Tennessee sits

The same service costs 4.4 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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.

Tennessee· 35th of 51

$27.54

AK $66.07AL $15.14

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.